- Balanced flexibility and durability
- Melts at lower temperatures (~140–160°C)
Excellent biocompatibility. Widely used in medical applications
The ~140-160°C melting range allows PHBv to be processed using conventional polymer equipment (extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming), enhancing its industrial applicability
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
- Mechanical rigidity
- Natural hydrophobicity
- High tensile strength
Excellent biocompatibility
Complete biodegradability
Key Properties of PHB/PHBv Polymers