Microbial degradation of polyhydroxybutyrate with embedded polyhexamethylene guanidine derivatives

The Role of Birch Tar in Changing the Physicochemical and Biocidal Properties of Polylactide-Based Films

“…This decrease was, respectively, as follows: 1.9, 2.1, and 2.7% for the Ld1, Ld5 and Ld10 films, as compared to the control sample L. Therefore, we note that BT films were characterized by almost two times lower elongation at break values, while, for the Ld10 film, this parameter was almost three times lower. The authors of research studies on biodegradable polymeric materials containing various biocides (but not BT) have reached similar conclusions [ 23 , 26 , 27 ].…”

“…Surface morphology and topography are among the critical factors that can significantly influence adhesion between polymeric film and the cells of microorganisms [ 23 , 24 ]. It is well known that bacterial adhesion often determines potential applications of materials and indicates if a particular polymeric film can be used in medical applications and agriculture.…”

“…It is well known that bacterial adhesion often determines potential applications of materials and indicates if a particular polymeric film can be used in medical applications and agriculture. Based on extensive research, it has been established that there is no single topographic pattern of materials characterised as favourable in terms of bacterial adhesion [ 23 ]. Moreover, it has been stated that, alongside surface topography, the shape and size of bacteria significantly influence the interaction between the surface of a polymeric material and bacteria [ 23 ].…”

“…Based on extensive research, it has been established that there is no single topographic pattern of materials characterised as favourable in terms of bacterial adhesion [ 23 ]. Moreover, it has been stated that, alongside surface topography, the shape and size of bacteria significantly influence the interaction between the surface of a polymeric material and bacteria [ 23 ].…”

Chemically recyclable polymer materials: polymerization and depolymerization cycles

“…Typically, the final biodegradation products of PHB are carbon dioxide and water, which can be recycled and reused through photosynthesis. [108][109][110][111][112][113] At the same time, a lipase-catalyzed enzymatic degradation of PHB to a cyclic oligomer and then repolymerization back to PHB were also achieved. 114,115 A similar chemical recycling was also reported.…”