Estimating the biodegradation of PHB/PBAT films – An experimental design approach

• Published in: Polymer degradation and stability Vol. 233; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Fernandes, Miguel, Salvador, Andreia F., Madalena, Daniel A., Vicente, António A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Central composite rotational design; Polybutylene adipate terephthalate; Polyhydroxybutyrate; Prediction model; Soil biodegradation; Central composite rotational design; Polybutylene adipate terephthalate; Polyhydroxybutyrate; Soil biodegradation; Prediction model

•The most important factor was the temperature.•Higher temperatures (45 ≥ 37 ⁰C) improved biodegradation in soil.•The addition of nitrogen had no impact on the biodegradation.•A MHC of 60% produced similar results to the range recommended by the standards.•The CCRD was used to modulate the biodegrad...