Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

PHA

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a thermoplastic, bio-based polyester that is compostable and naturally degradable in a variety of environments. These include industrial and home composting as well as degradability in soil and water.

ADVANTAGES AND PROPERTIES OF PHA:

Biodegradability:

PHAs are biodegradable under suitable environmental conditions, e.g. in soil, in the sea and in composting. Microorganisms in these environments can enzymatically degrade PHAs to carbon dioxide and water.

Renewable resource:

PHAs can be produced from renewable carbon sources such as plant sugars, vegetable oils and waste streams from agriculture and food processing, reducing dependence on fossil feedstocks.

Biocompatibility:

PHAs are typically non-toxic and biocompatible, making them suitable for various medical and pharmaceutical applications, such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds and surgical implants.

Versatility in processing:

PHAs can be tailored to provide a wide range of physical and mechanical properties such as flexibility, toughness and elasticity by adjusting the monomer composition, molecular weight and crystallinity of the polymer.

APPLICATIONS:

Packaging:

PHAs can be used in the production of biodegradable packaging materials such as films, bags, bottles and foam packaging.

Biomedical applications:

PHAs are used in various biomedical applications, including scaffolds for tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, sutures, implants and bandages for wounds.

Industrial:

PHAs can be used in industrial applications such as coatings, adhesives and additives for lubricants and paints.

Consumer products:

PHAs can be used in the manufacture of disposable products such as cutlery, cups, plates and shopping bags

Agriculture:

PHAs can be used in agricultural applications such as mulch films, agricultural nets and biodegradable pots for seedlings.

Overall, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) offer significant potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics in various applications, contributing to efforts to reduce pollution and promote a circular economy.

PHA GRADES:

Corvay has PHA in various specifications for different applications in its portfolio in order to be able to offer its customers customized solutions:

  • Injection molding

  • 3D printing

  • Coatings

  • and many more

CHEMICALS REGULATION:

  • Raw materials are REACH registered.

STORAGE:

  • Store in a cool and dark place. Protect from moisture.

DISCLAIMER
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