Facile Synthesis and Importance of Biopol Poly 3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate

3 Facile Synthesis and Importance of Biopol [Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate] 

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate- o-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a soft, malleable and thermosoftening biodegradable polymer material. It can be easily converted into films, which are applicable for packaging, carry bags, disposable bottles and so on. The hydrophilic backbone chain of the polymer, which contains atoms of oxygen in the polymer chain, accelerates the degradation of bacteria and pathogens. 

PLA is widely used in medical and packaging industries and has received considerable attention due to its mechanical and physical properties. PLA/nisin is used as an antibacterial food packaging material and this combination shows positive results against Gram-positive bacteria such as Clostridium bacillus. Staphylococcus and so on. PLA/silver films were effective against Escherichia coli (Gram-negative bacteria) and Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus [77, 78]. 

4 Antibacterial Importance of a Biodegradable Polypyrrole/ Dextrin Conductive Nanocomposite 

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