Processing of gel-spun poly(β-hydroxybut
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S. A. Gordeyev; Yu. P. Nekrasov; S. J. Shilton
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Article
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2001
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Poly(β‐hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a bacteria storage biodegradable polyester that is considered to be a natural substitute for synthetic thermoplastics in many applications. However, brittleness hampers its utility. This study shows that oriented elastic fibers of PHB with favorable mech