Biodegradable Net Using PHA and PBSA Composite

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current biodegradable nets struggle to maintain high mechanical properties while being fully biodegradable within a reasonable timeframe, often requiring additives that compromise biodegradability.

Innovation Solution

A biodegradable net composed of a polymeric composition primarily based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), copolymer of 1,4-butanediol, succinic acid, and adipic acid (PBSA), or polybutylene succinate (PBS), with optional additives such as plasticizers, nucleants, and functional additives, to achieve the desired mechanical properties and biodegradability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If conventional nets are used to maintain high mechanical properties, then strength and durability are improved, but environmental pollution and microplastic generation worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical propertiesVSAvoidenvironmental pollution
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using PHA as the base polymer and controlling the ratio of PBSA (5-50 parts by weight) to achieve optimal balance between mechanical strength and biodegradability. This parameter optimization allows the net to maintain required mechanical properties while being fully biodegradable within 90 days, resolving the contradiction between strength and environmental harm.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite polymeric material combining PHA with PBSA in specific proportions. This composite structure leverages the biodegradability of PHA and the mechanical enhancement of PBSA, achieving a material that simultaneously provides high mechanical properties and complete biodegradability, thus eliminating environmental pollution while maintaining strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Strength

If additives are added to improve mechanical properties of biodegradable nets, then strength is improved, but biodegradability worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical propertiesVSAvoidbiodegradability time
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the compositional parameters by limiting PBSA content to 5-50 parts by weight per 100 parts PHA and carefully selecting plasticizer and nucleant types and quantities. This parameter control ensures that mechanical properties are enhanced without compromising the biodegradability timeline, maintaining complete degradation within 90 days while achieving required strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different functional additives at specific locations and concentrations within the polymer matrix. Plasticizers are added in controlled amounts (1-20 phr) to provide localized flexibility, while nucleants (0.1-5 phr) are distributed to enhance crystallinity and strength. This localized quality approach ensures mechanical enhancement without widespread compromise of biodegradability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Duration of action of stationary object

If biodegradable polymers are used to ensure environmental friendliness, then biodegradability is improved, but mechanical properties worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovebiodegradabilityVSAvoidmechanical properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a composite material system where PHA (50-95 parts by weight) provides the biodegradable matrix and PBSA (5-50 parts by weight) reinforces the mechanical structure. This composite formulation achieves synergistic effects where the biodegradability of PHA is preserved while PBSA enhances tensile strength and elasticity, resolving the contradiction between environmental friendliness and mechanical performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses plasticizers as intermediary substances that mediate between the rigid PHA matrix and the mechanical requirements. The plasticizer molecules insert themselves between polymer chains, providing flexibility and improving elongation without compromising the biodegradability of the PHA-based system, thus enabling biodegradable nets to achieve adequate mechanical properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250066078A1Biodegradable net
Publication Date: 2025.02.27 MAIP
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AI summary

A biodegradable net comprising a polymeric composition comprising—a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), copolymer of 1,4-butanediol, succinic acid and adipic acid (PBSA), polybutylene succinate (PBS) or mixtures thereof—at least one functional additive selected from the group consisting of Pentaerythrol tetrakis (3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hy-droxyphenyl)propionate), Octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate Tris (2, 4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2, 4, 6-tris-(3, 5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) benzene, 2,4-Bis [(Octyl thio) methyl)]-o-cresol, 2,2′-dihydroxy-4, 4′-dimethoxy-benzophenon, Ethylene bis-(oxyethylene) his-(3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)propionate), Octadecyl-[3-(3, 5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy) propionate, 2′,3-Bis[[3-[3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl]propionyl]]propionohydrazide, Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Candelilla wax, Sumac wax (Japanese wax), Berry wax, Paraffin wax, Silicone and its derivatives, and mixtures thereof—a nucleant selected from the group consisting of Boron Nitride, Hydroxyhepatite, Zinc Stearate, Nanocrystalline Cellulose, Montmorillonite nano clay, Single wall carbon nanotube, Multi wall carbon nanotube, Cyanuric acid, Fatty acids, Fatty acid esters, Fatty acid amines, Fatty acid metal salts, pentaerythritol, di-pentaerythritol, urea derivatives, sorbitol-based compounds, sodium benzoate and mixtures thereof.