Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are appealing as an important alternative to replace synthetic
plastics owing to its comparable physicochemical properties to that of synthetic plastics, and …

Biowaste management is a challenging job as it is high in nutrient content and its disposal in
open may cause a serious environmental and health risk. Traditional technologies such as …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are microbial polyesters produced by numerous prokaryotes.
These materials are generally considered to be renewable and biodegradable alternatives …

Uncontrolled decomposition of agro-industrial waste leads to extensive contamination of
water, land, and air. There is a tremendous amount of waste from various sources which …

Environmental challenges related to the mismanagement of plastic waste became even
more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for new solutions regarding the use …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a potential replacement for some petrochemical-based
plastics. PHAs are polyesters synthesized and stored by various bacteria and archaea in …

Food is an essential commodity for the survival of any form of life on earth. Yet generation of
plethora of food waste has significantly elevated the global concern for food scarcity, human …

Petrochemical-based synthetic plastics poses a threat to humans, wildlife, marine life and
the environment. Given the magnitude of eventual depletion of petrochemical sources and …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates are biopolymers produced by microbial fermentation. They have
excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, which are regarded as promising substitutes …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), such as poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB), have emerged as
potential alternatives to petroleum-based plastics and can be produced through the …