Higher-order structural analysis of bacterial poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanote] highly oriented films

Bacterial poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate] (PHBH) highly oriented films were prepared by the combination of roll and uniaxial drawing processes. The change in the higher-order structure of PHBH films was investigated by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Extended films, which show superior mechanical properties and high ductility, have complicated structures. By roll extension, both...