Improved processability of electrospun poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] through blending with medium-chain length poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) produced by pseudomonas putida from oleic acid

• Main Authors: Azari, P., Yahya, R., Wong, C.S., Gan, S.N.
• Format: Article
• Published: Maney Publishing 2014
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/15479/

Polyhydroxyalkanoates are bacterial biopolyesters having good biocompatibility and biodegradability. Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] is the least expensive/costly and most easily available member of this family. However, poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] is very brittle because of its high crystallini...