There is much interest in biodegradable polymers for different uses and
polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have potential applications in a broad range of
areas from food packaging to biomedical applications. The book will provide a
comprehensive overview of the recent accomplishments in the area of
polyhydroxyalkanoates providing a resource that helps find solutions to both
fundamental and applied problems.
The book introduces polyhydroxyalkanoates including their biosynthesis, recovery
and extraction followed by specific chapters on blends, composites and
nanocomposites. The book finishes with the applications of the materials
including additives in paints, adhesives, production of plastics as well as
tissue engineering and drug delivery.
The book provides a reference for students and researchers