Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics and biopolymers: a review
Non-biodegradable plastics are continually amassing landfills and oceans worldwide while
creating severe environmental issues and hazards to animal and human health. Plastic …
creating severe environmental issues and hazards to animal and human health. Plastic …
Biodegradability of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) and poly(ε-caprolactone) via biological carbon cycles in marine environments
Abstract Approximately 4.8–12.7 million tons of plastic waste has been estimated to be
discharged into marine environments annually by wind and river currents. The Ellen …
discharged into marine environments annually by wind and river currents. The Ellen …
Microplastics in soil-plant system: effects of nano/microplastics on plant photosynthesis, rhizosphere microbes and soil properties in soil with different residues
X Ren, J Tang, L Wang, Q Liu - Plant and Soil, 2021 - Springer
Aims To investigate the effects of polystyrene microplastics (PS-beads) on the soil
properties, photosynthesis of Flowering Chinese cabbage, the rhizosphere microbial …
properties, photosynthesis of Flowering Chinese cabbage, the rhizosphere microbial …
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): From production to nanoarchitecture
Among many biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs), generated by microorganisms, have highly attracted attention in various fields due …
(PHAs), generated by microorganisms, have highly attracted attention in various fields due …
Metabolic engineering for the synthesis of polyesters: A 100-year journey from polyhydroxyalkanoates to non-natural microbial polyesters
As concerns increase regarding sustainable industries and environmental pollutions caused
by the accumulation of non-degradable plastic wastes, bio-based polymers, particularly …
by the accumulation of non-degradable plastic wastes, bio-based polymers, particularly …
Current trends in the production of biodegradable bioplastics: The case of polyhydroxyalkanoates
The global pollution caused by plastics and microplastics is stimulating intense research
towards more environmentally friendly materials, preserving the remarkable application …
towards more environmentally friendly materials, preserving the remarkable application …
Can polyhydroxyalkanoates be produced efficiently from waste plant and animal oils?
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a potential replacement for some petrochemical-based
plastics. PHAs are polyesters synthesized and stored by various bacteria and archaea in …
plastics. PHAs are polyesters synthesized and stored by various bacteria and archaea in …
Microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates and nonnatural polyesters
Microorganisms produce diverse polymers for various purposes such as storing genetic
information, energy, and reducing power, and serving as structural materials and scaffolds …
information, energy, and reducing power, and serving as structural materials and scaffolds …
Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase (PhaC): The key enzyme for biopolyester synthesis
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are considered good candidates in replacing commercial
petrochemical plastics in certain applications like single-use packaging since they are …
petrochemical plastics in certain applications like single-use packaging since they are …
Structural insights into polyhydroxyalkanoates biosynthesis
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are diverse biopolyesters produced by numerous
microorganisms and have attracted much attention as a substitute for petroleum-based …
microorganisms and have attracted much attention as a substitute for petroleum-based …