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The crystallization behaviour and morphology of PHB and PHB/HV are described. It is shown that co-polymers crystallize much more slowly than the homopolymers. The degree to which HV units are incorporated into the PHB lattice is discussed. The mechanical properties, failure mechanisms and ageing behaviour of PHB are outlined and there is a brief description of the behaviour of blends of PHB with PHB/HV copolymer
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Barham, P.J. (1990). Physical Properties of Poly(Hydroxybutyrate) and Poly(Hydroxybutyrate-Co-Hydroxyvalerate). In: Dawes, E.A. (eds) Novel Biodegradable Microbial Polymers. NATO ASI Series, vol 186. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2129-0_8
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