| P(3HB) | Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) |
| DSC | Differential scanning calorimetry |
| UTM | Universal testing machine |
| GC | Gas chromatography |
| GPC | Gel permeation chromatography |
| DCW | Dry cell weight |
| TEM | Transmission electron microscopy |
| PDI | Polydispersity index |
| FID | Flame ionization detector |