articleGreen ChemistryJan 1, 2020HYBRID OA

Review of recent advances in the biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastics and their composites

KWKjeld W. MeereboerMMManjusri MisraAKAmar K. Mohanty

Thornhill Medical (Canada) · University of Guelph

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Abstract

Poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s (PHAs) represent a promising solution to allay climate change and plastic waste pollution. Being both completely bio-based and biodegradable, PHAs can approach a carbon neutral platform whereas petroleum-based plastics cannot.

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  • Bioplastic
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoates
  • Biodegradation
  • Polymer science
  • Materials science
  • Composite material
  • Chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
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