Spore-Based Biocomposite Thermoplastic Polyesters with Enhanced Toughness and Programmable Disintegration
H A. Kim, Emily Fan, Arthi S. Chandra, Evangeline M. Meyler, Joanne E. Tang, Myung Hyun Noh, Adam M. Feist, Jonathan K. Pokorski
This paper develops spore-based biocomposite thermoplastic polyesters with enhanced toughness and programmable disintegration through integration of heat-shock-tolerized Bacillus subtilis spores.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · Jun 4, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering