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Zhen Zhang¹, Ethan C Quinn¹, Jacob K Kenny^2,3

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Biodegradable Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (P3HB) with a syndio-rich structure offers high adhesion, outperforming commercial adhesives. This sustainable alternative shows promise for various applications, regardless of molecular weight or reuse.

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

Conventional adhesives are petroleum-based, non-biodegradable, and pose environmental concerns.
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (P3HB) is a promising biorenewable and biodegradable polymer alternative.
Microbial P3HB lacks adhesion due to its stereospecific microstructure.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between P3HB stereomicrostructure and adhesion properties.
To engineer P3HB with enhanced adhesive capabilities.
To develop a biodegradable alternative to commercial adhesives.

Main Methods:

Chemocatalytic engineering of P3HB stereomicrostructures.
Adhesion testing on various substrates (aluminum, steel, glass, wood).
Evaluation of thermomechanical and viscoelastic properties.

Main Results:

Syndio-rich P3HB demonstrated high adhesion strength, surpassing commercial adhesives.
Stereospecific P3HB variants (syndiotactic, isotactic, iso-rich) showed no measurable adhesion.
Adhesion performance was unaffected by molar mass, reprocessing, or reuse.

Conclusions:

Chemocatalytic engineering of P3HB microstructure is key to achieving strong adhesion.
Syndio-rich P3HB is a viable, high-performance biodegradable adhesive.
This research offers a sustainable solution for adhesive applications.