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A new ANIPH study demonstrates that machine‑learning models can accurately predict how the biodegradable plastics PHB (poly(3‑hydroxybutyrate)) and its copolymer PHBV (poly(3‑hydroxybutyrate‑co‑3‑hydroxyvalerate)) behave under heat. By forecasting thermal responses, the models enable manufacturers to design formulations that are easier to process. Both PHB and PHBV are among the most widely studied bio‑based plastics, produced through bacterial fermentation rather than petroleum refining.

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