Enhancing the functionality of biodegradable PHAs through chemical modification
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of biodegradable and bio-based plastics with significant potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional polymers. One of the most widely studied PHAs is poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB). However, its relatively brittle nature and limited capacity to interact
Improving the mechanical properties of biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates via PHA-PHA block-copolymer synthesis
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of biodegradable and bio-based plastics with significant potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional polymers. However, the relatively low toughness of many PHA materials can limit their suitability for applications that require greater flexibility and
Improving the toughness of biodegradable PHBV films
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of biobased and biodegradable polymers that are attracting increasing interest as alternatives to conventional plastics. Produced from renewable resources and biodegradable in appropriate environments, PHAs offer significant potential for reducing the environmental impacts associated
Who we are
At our first face to face meeting we asked ourselves what kind of Centre we wanted to be part of – this is what we came up with.
Where does plastic go?
Where all of the plastics produced in 2015 will be by the year 2035 if there is no change to the way we produce, use and dispose of plastics.
