METHOD OF PRODUCING POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE COMPOUNDED PLASTICS HAVING IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

摘要

A method of enhancing mechanical properties of compounds formed with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) recovered by biomass where the biomass comprises PHA and non- PHA materials. The method includes dissolving the PHA and non-PHA materials in a solution and separating the PHA and non-PHA materials from the solution. Further, the method includes compounding the separated PHA material and at least some of the separated non-PHA material into a compounded plastic having improved mechanical properties.