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  • Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are sustainable biodegradable polymers with potential applications.
  • Predicting the biodegradation rate of PHAs across diverse environmental conditions is a significant challenge.
  • Accurate biodegradation prediction is crucial for designing effective and environmentally friendly PHA materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel data-driven computational framework for predicting biodegradation-induced weight loss in PHA-based materials.
  • To establish quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models for PHA biodegradation.
  • To provide an accessible tool for assessing and designing biodegradable polymer systems.

Main Methods:

  • Manual curation of a comprehensive database of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) formulations.
  • Systematic collection and harmonization of material descriptors, environmental parameters, and experimental biodegradation data.
  • Development and validation of multiple regression-based QSAR models.

Main Results:

  • QSAR models demonstrated high predictive performance and strong correlations between polymer structure, environmental conditions, and degradation.
  • "Exposure time", "degradation environment", and "hydroxybutyrate (HB) ratio" were identified as key predictors of weight loss.
  • The predictive model was successfully integrated into the Jaqpot computational platform.

Conclusions:

  • The developed computational framework accurately predicts PHA biodegradation weight loss.
  • The study highlights the importance of material composition and environmental factors in biodegradation.
  • The Jaqpot platform provides open access for data-driven design of biodegradable polymers.