Polyhydroxybutyrate
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| Category | Others |
| Catalog number | BBF-04410 |
| CAS | 26744-04-7 |
| Molecular Formula | (C4H6O2)n |
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Description
Polyhydroxybutyrate is a polyester that is produced by microorganisms.
Specification
| Synonyms | PHB; Poly[oxy(1-methyl-3-oxo-1,3-propanediyl)]; Poly(oxycarbonylpropylene); (R,S)-β-butyrolactone homopolymer |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
Properties
| Appearance | Powder |
| Melting Point | 176°C |
Reference Reading
1. Polyhydroxybutyrate: A Useful Product of Chlorotic Cyanobacteria
Karl Forchhammer, Moritz Koch Microb Physiol . 2021;31(2):67-77. doi: 10.1159/000515617.
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a carbon polymer with diverse functions, varying greatly on the organism producing it. This microreview describes the current knowledge about PHB metabolism, structure, and different physiological roles with a special focus on cyanobacteria. Despite the physiological function of PHB in the cyanobacterial phylum still being unknown, these organisms provide the unique opportunity to directly convert atmospheric CO2 into bioplastic using a solar-based process. Recent research on PHB metabolism in the cyanobacterial model organism Synechocystis revealed a sophisticated control of PHB granule formation. Novel insights about the metabolic background of PHB synthesis resulted in the engineering of the first cyanobacterial superproducer strain.
2. Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxybutyrate with Cellulose Nanocrystals Using Cupriavidus necator
Da-Woon Jeong, Semin Kim, Seul-A Park, Sung Yeon Hwang, Dongyeop X Oh, Ju Young Lee, Giyoung Shin, Jeyoung Park, Hyeri Kim Polymers (Basel) . 2021 Aug 5;13(16):2604. doi: 10.3390/polym13162604.
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a natural polyester synthesized by several microorganisms. Moreover, it has excellent biodegradability and is an eco-friendly material because it converts water and carbon dioxide as final decomposition products. However, the applications of PHB are limited because of its stiffness and brittleness. Because cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have excellent intrinsic mechanical properties such as high specific strength and modulus, they may compensate for the insufficient physical properties of PHB by producing their nanocomposites. In this study, natural polyesters were extracted fromCupriavidus necatorfermentation with CNCs, which were well-dispersed in nitrogen-limited liquid culture media. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy results revealed that the additional O-H peak originating from cellulose at 3500-3200 cm-1was observed for PHB along with the C=O and -COO bands at 1720 cm-1. This suggests that PHB-CNC nanocomposites could be readily obtained usingC. necatorfermented in well-dispersed CNC-supplemented culture media.
3. Characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate-Based Composites Prepared by Injection Molding
Nevin S Gupta, Kwan-Soo Lee, Carl N Iverson, Babetta L Marrone, Aaron C Pital, Joseph H Dumont, Marcos M Hernandez Polymers (Basel) . 2021 Dec 18;13(24):4444. doi: 10.3390/polym13244444.
The waste generated by single-use plastics is often non-recyclable and non-biodegradable, inevitably ending up in our landfills, ecosystems, and food chain. Through the introduction of biodegradable polymers as substitutes for common plastics, we can decrease our impact on the planet. In this study, we evaluate the changes in mechanical and thermal properties of polyhydroxybutyrate-based composites with various additives: Microspheres, carbon fibers or polyethylene glycol (2000, 10,000, and 20,000 MW). The mixtures were injection molded using an in-house mold attached to a commercial extruder. The resulting samples were characterized using microscopy and a series of spectroscopic, thermal, and mechanical techniques. We have shown that the addition of carbon fibers and microspheres had minimal impact on thermal stability, whereas polyethylene glycol showed slight improvements at higher molecular weights. All of the composite samples showed a decrease in hardness and compressibility. The findings described in this study will improve our understanding of polyhydroxybutyrate-based composites prepared by injection molding, enabling advancements in integrating biodegradable plastics into everyday products.
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