Crystalline and spectroscopic characterization of poly(2-aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride) chains grafted onto poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid]

González‐Torres, Maykel; Talavera, José Rogelio Rodríguez; Muñoz, Susana Vargas; Carreón-Castro, Ma. del Pilar; Rivera-Muñoz, Eric M.; Padrón, Genoveva Hernández; Guerrero, Francisco Quintanilla

doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2014.12.003

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“…However, further modification by ion implantation, reported in a different publication, had further increased the degree of hydrophilicity of the grafted product by the bombardment of H + , Na +, and Ag + , with Na + as the best candidate [119] . Torres et al [120] have reported fundamental research on the usage of 60 Co gamma rays and graft poly(2aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride) (PAEMA) onto PHB. The crystallinity of the grafted is inversely proportional with the degree of grafting, hence promoting a less brittle product that is commercially favorable.…”

Section: Radiation-induced Radical Graftingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based responsive polymers

Mohamed

Ansari

Iqbal

et al. 2021

International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biom

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) envisage a potential biomaterial alternative to replacing synthetic polymers for their biodegradability and biocompatibility. Modification approaches exploit the attributes and adjust the intrinsic hydrophobic properties, such as blending to produce a new polymer mix with novel properties. Functionalization of PHA, especially chemical grafting, perform to introduce additional compounds covalently to PHA. As these methods address PHA potential and enable extensive utilization as a responsive material, reports are readily available in academia as confirmation. There are also substantial responsive PHA-based material applications in the biomedical area and agriculture materials, packaging materials, and nanocomposite materials.Article: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based responsive ...

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Section: Radiation-induced Radical Graftingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based responsive polymers

Mohamed

Ansari

Iqbal

et al. 2021

International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biom

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“…There is also significant potential for value-adding by broadening the range of products derived from PHAs through further downstream product development. Polyhydroxyalkanoates are readily modified, and processes, such as grafting other functional groups onto the polymer chain, are well-established [ 120 , 121 , 122 ]. Blends, composites and highly-elongated fibres of unique strength and toughness have all been well studied [ 123 , 124 ].…”

Section: Strategies For Producing Pha Co-polymers From Methanementioning

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The Opportunity for High-Performance Biomaterials from Methane

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Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers are widely recognised as outstanding candidates to replace conventional petroleum-derived polymers. Their mechanical properties are good and can be tailored through copolymer composition, they are biodegradable, and unlike many alternatives, they do not rely on oil-based feedstocks. Further, they are the only commodity polymer that can be synthesised intracellularly, ensuring stereoregularity and high molecular weight. However, despite offering enormous potential for many years, they are still not making a significant impact. This is broadly because commercial uptake has been limited by variable performance (inconsistent polymer properties) and high production costs of the raw polymer. Additionally, the main type of PHA produced naturally is poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which has limited scope due to its brittle nature and low thermal stability, as well as its tendency to embrittle over time. Production cost is strongly impacted by the type of the feedstock used. In this article we consider: the production of PHAs from methanotrophs using methane as a cost-effective substrate; the use of mixed cultures, as opposed to pure strains; and strategies to generate a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) copolymer (PHBV), which has more desirable qualities such as toughness and elasticity.

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