Polyhydroxybutyrate

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plastic
polymer
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PHB
gptkbp:biodegradable true
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C4H6O2)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:density 1.25 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Maurice_Lemoigne
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1926
gptkbp:glassTransitionTemperature 4°C
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polyhydroxybutyrate
gptkbp:isCompostable true
gptkbp:isDegradedBy microorganisms
gptkbp:isNonToxic true
gptkbp:isSolubleIn gptkb:water
chlorinated hydrocarbons
gptkbp:isStoredBy microorganisms as energy reserve
gptkbp:isSynthesizedBy polymerization of 3-hydroxybutyrate monomers
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Biopol
gptkbp:meltingPoint 175°C
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Bacteria
archaea
genetically engineered plants
gptkbp:renewable true
gptkbp:similarTo gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:usedFor drug delivery
tissue engineering
medical devices
packaging
agricultural films
biodegradable plastics
gptkbp:usedIn agriculture
pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
bottles
packaging
fibers
coatings
mulch films
wound dressings
biomedical applications
controlled drug release
implants
scaffolds
single-use items
sutures
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PHB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5