Chapter 14

Biobased and Biodegradable PHBV-Based Polymer Blends and Biocomposites: Properties and Applications

Alireza Javadi

Alireza Javadi

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin—Madison, WI, USA

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, WI, USA

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Srikanth Pilla

Srikanth Pilla

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, WI, USA

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Shaoqin Gong

Shaoqin Gong

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin—Madison, WI, USA

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, WI, USA

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Lih-Sheng Turng

Lih-Sheng Turng

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin—Madison, WI, USA

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, WI, USA

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First published: 05 July 2011
Citations: 7

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Synthesis of PHBV

  • Microcellular Injection Molding

  • Thermal Properties

  • Thermal Degradation Properties

  • Mechanical Properties

  • Viscoelastic Properties

  • Biocompatibility

  • Biodegradability

  • Applications

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgements

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