The Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Postsynthetic Treatment, Processing and Application

ISBN-13: 9780367541071 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 410 str.

Martin Koller

Opis

This volume focusses on the production of functionalized Polyhydroxyalkanoate bio-polyesters, their post-synthetic modification, processing and additive manufacturing, development and properties of PHA-based (bio)composites and blends, their market potential and follow-up materials, bulk- and niche applications, and the fate and use of spent items.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Recent Advances in Chemically Modifiable Polyhydroxyalkanoates
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fluorination of the PHA α-Carbon; a Biosynthetic Approach
1.3 Development of Azido-PHA
1.4 Chemical Modifications of Unsaturated PHA
1.5 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 2: The Design of Functionalized PHA-Based Polymeric Materials by Chemical Modifications
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Chemical modifications in homogeneous conditions
2.3 Synthesis of copolymers
2.4 Networks based on PHA
2.5 Modification of PHA Surface
2.6 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 3: Amphiphiles from Poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates)
3.1 Poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) (PHA)
3.2 Amphiphilic Polymers, General Introduction
3.3 Amphiphilic PHA via Chemical Modification Reactions
3.4 Amphiphilic PHA
3.5 Epoxidation
3.6 The Polycationic PHA
3.7 PHOU with Pendant PEG Units
3.8 Click Reactions
3.9 Saturated PHA with Hydrophilic Groups
3.10 Polyesterification of PHB-Diol and PEG-Diacid
3.11 Stimuli Responsive PHA Graft Copolymers
3.12 Enhanced Hydrophilicity via Radical Formation onto Saturated PHA
3.13 PEG Grafting onto Saturated mcl-PHA
3.14 Ozonization of PHB and PHBV
3.15 Chlorination of PHA
3.16 PHB Graft Copolymers with Natural Hydrophilic Biopolymers
3.17 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 4: Bioactive and Functional Oligomers derived from Natural PHA and their Synthetic Analogues
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Oligomers Derived from Natural Storage
4.3 Oligomers of Synthetic Analogues of Natural PHA
4.4 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 5: Processing and Thermomechanical Properties of PHA
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Physical Properties
5.3 PHA Processing Methods
5.4 PHA Rheology
5.5 Additives for PHA Processing
5.6. Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 6: Additive Manufacturing of PHA
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Processing Properties of PHA
6.3 Additive Manufacturing (AM) of PHA
6.4 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 7: Mechanical and Permeation Properties of PHA-Based Blends and Composites
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Properties of PHA Films
7.3 Additives
7.4 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 8: Competitive Advantage and Market Introduction of PHA Polymers and Potential Use of PHA Monomers
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates and their Properties
8.3 Certifications and Labelling of PHA
8.4 Market Introduction and Applications of PHA
8.5 PHA Monomers as Bulk Chemicals
8.6 End-of-Life Options
8.7 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 9: Linking the Properties of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) to Current and Prospective Applications
9.1 Introduction
9.2 PHA Properties
9.3 Current PHA Applications
9.4 Prospective applications
9.5 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 10: Hydrogen-Oxydizing Producers of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 PHA Synthesis from Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Substrates
10.3 Synthesis of PHA of Different Composition
10.4 PHA Properties
10.5 PHA Applications
10.6 Conclusions and Outlook
  References

Chapter 11: Polyhydroxyalkanoates, their Processing and Biomedical Applications
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Processing of PHA for Medical Applications
11.3 Applications of PHA in Nerve Tissue Engineering
11.4 Bone Tissue Engineering
11.5 Cartilage Tissue Engineering
11.6 Drug Delivery Application
11.7 Cardiac Tissue Engineering
11.8 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 12: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Based Materials in Food Packaging Applications. State of the Art and Future Perspectives
12.1 Brief Introduction on PHA´s Structural Features and Production
12.2 Biodegradability of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
12.3 Future Perspective of PHA in Food Packaging: Within the Circular Economy Expectations
12.4 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 13: Aerobic and Anaerobic Degradation Pathways of PHA
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Plastic Waste
13.3 Bioplastics
13.4 Biodegradation of PHA
13.5 Biodegradation of PHA Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions
13.6 Conclusions and Outlook
 References

Chapter 14: Factors Controlling Lifetimes of Polyhydroxyalkanoates and their Composites in the Natural Environment
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Overview of Biopolymer Degradation
14.3 Biologically Driven Biopolymer Degradation
14.4 PHA biodegradation in natural environments
14.5 Biodegradation of PHA-Based Blends
14.6 Biodegradation of PHA-Based Composites
14.7 UV Degradation
14.9 Mechanical Degradation
14.10 Strategies for Modification of Degradation Rate
14.11 Accelerated Aging for Lifetime Estimation
14.12 Conclusions and Outlook
 References