We developed a book-shaped triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that consists of electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanofibers to effectively harvest mechanical energy. The dispersed graphene oxide in the PVDF nanofibers acts as charge trapping sites, which increased the interface for charge storage as well as the output performance ...

Abstract Although poly(3-hydroxybutyrate- co -3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is the most promising biopolymer for petroleum-based plastics replacement, low processes productivity as well high sale price represent a major barrier its widespread usage. The present work examines comparatively existing methods to enhance yield of PHBV co-polymer biologically produced and/or reduce their costs. study add...

Microplastic contamination poses a significant threat to agroecosystem functioning, provoking move away from the use of conventional oil-based plastics in agriculture, biodegradable alternatives that may be degraded over shorter timescale. The impact these bioplastics on plant and soil health, however, has received relatively little attention. Here, we investigated effect loading (0.01%, 0.1%, ...

The biotechnological production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) derived from organic waste streams by mixed microbial communities is well established at the pilot-level. However, there limited research on recovery biopolymer biomass, while its impact product quality and costs major. When applying solvent extraction, choice has a profound influence many aspects process des...