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PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) is a polymer biomaterial found in microbial cells such as bacterial cells (similar to bacterial fat).PHA is not only the product of bacteria when the growth conditions are unbalanced, but also the carbon source and energy storage substance in microorganisms.PHA is a polymer consisting of 100-3000 identical or different hydroxyl fatty acid monomers, most of which are 3-hydroxyl fatty acids with chain lengths of 3-14 carbon atoms, and side chains are highly variable aromatic or aliphatic groups.

The latest research shows that there are more than 150 kinds of PHA monomers, which constitute a huge polymer family.The rich and varied material properties and environmentally friendly degradability make it one of the polymers that replace traditional petrochemical plastic products.


PHA Natural Low Carbon Cycle Concept Animation


At present, a total of four types of PHA have been industrialization, including polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), 3-hydroxybutyrate 3-hydroxyvalerate copolyester (PHBV), 3-hydroxybutyrate 3-hydroxycaproate copolyester (PHBHHx) and 3-hydroxybutyrate 4-hydroxybutyrate copolyester (P34HB), etc., which have their own advantages in practical applications.

PHA product performance can also be compared with other degradable materials

Complementary to enhance material properties


Product brand



PB3000G

PB3420G

Product characteristics

· Good   rigidity

· Good barrier

· Good heat   resistance

·The strength is adjustable

· The toughness   is adjustable

·Good heat resistance

· Excellent   barrier property

Application recommendation

· Extrusion   molding   · 3D printing   molding   · Injection   molding

· thermoforming    · Casting   forming   · Blow molding   · Blister   molding

· Suitable for   blending modification of PLA, PBAT, PBS etc

 


Comparison of properties of Phangel PHA and other polymer materials


property

Phangel PHA

PLA

PBAT

PBS

PB3000G

PB3420G

Glass transition temperature,℃

0~5

-5~-3

60

-30

-32

Fusing point,℃

175

170

166

115

114

Fusion fingerg/10min

3~15

3~12

10~25

1~8

4~30

densityg/cm3

1.25

1.23

1.26

1.23

1.26

Tensile strengthMpa

30~35

20~25

50

21

30

Nominal strain at elongation fracture,%

2~5

5~10

/

/

/

Notched impact strength of cantilever beam,KJ/m²

1~2

2~4

1

14

5

Thermal deformation temperature,℃

120~130

85~95

56

50

89