Surface Modification of PHBV Fibrous Scaffold via Lithium Borohydride Reduction.

ABSTRACT: In this study, lithium borohydride (LiBH₄) reduction was used to modify the surface chemistry of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) fibers. Although the most common reaction employed in the surface treatment of polyester materials is hydrolysis, it is not suitable for fiber modification of bacterial polyesters, which are highly resistant to this type of reaction. The use of LiBH₄ allowed the formation of surface hydroxyl groups under very mild conditions, which was crucial for maintaining the fibers' integrity. The presence of these groups resulted in a noticeable improvement in the surface hydrophilicity of PHBV, as revealed by contact angle measurements. After the treatment with a LiBH₄ solution, the electrospun PHBV fibrous mat ha

SUBMITTER: Chaber P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9653721 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature