生物发酵法合成热塑性聚酯──聚β─羟基丁酸酯

Thermoplastic Polyester via Biosynthesis by Bacterial Fermentation──Poly (β-hydroxybutyrate)

本文论述了聚β－羟基丁酸酯的生物合成、结构性能、应用等。总结了其共聚物及复合材料方面的最新进展，以及现代生物工程所取得的研究成果。

This review presents the recent advances of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) in biosynthesis, structure-property and applications. The performances of PHB can be improved by its copolymers and blends. A biopolymer age would be expected to take advantage of modern biotechnology.