Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Their Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2016) | Viewed by 22784
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polyhydroxyalkanoates are biodegradable and biocompatible polymers produced by a range of bacteria, normally under nutrient-limiting conditions. These polymers have potential to be used in both green polymer applications and biomedical applications. The diverse range of polymers included within this family increases their versatility and, hence, enhances their applicability attractiveness to academics and the industry. This edition will focus on the various modes of production of these polymers and their applications as green polymers, such as packaging material, adhesives, and for the development of biomedical products, such as medical devices, drug delivery constructs, and tissue engineering scaffolds.Prof. Dr. Ipsita Roy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates
- Polyhydroxybutyrate
- PHAs
- Short chain length PHAs
- Medium chain length PHAs
- Biocompatible polymers
- Biodegradable polymers
- Green polymers
- Natural polymers of bacterial origin
- Packaging material
- Adhesives
- Medical devices
- Tissue engineering scaffolds
- Drug delivery
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