Blends of polyhydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate (PHB-HV) with maize starch at starch
contents of 0%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% were prepared by casting. The morphological and …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biodegradable and biocompatible bacterial thermoplastic
polymers that can be obtained from renewable resources. The high impact of the carbon …

This paper presents a review of the chemical, physical and morphological characteristics, as
well as the existing applications and mechanisms for the production of poly (3 …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

Microbial biopolymers can replace environmentally damaging plastics derived from
petrochemicals. We investigated biopolymer synthesis by the cyanobacterium Spirulina …

This review aims to present an innovative concept of high value added lipids produced by
heterotrophic microorganisms, bacteria and fungi, using carbon sources, such as sugars …

Plastic is a widely available material in every aspect of life, and its long‐term usage is an
important threat to the environment. An enormous quantity of plastic waste has been …

Abstract Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biodegradable biopolyester with plastic like
properties, which on its own or as part of a heteropolymer, finds application in everyday …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable and biocompatible polyesters with
versatile structural compositions. Bacterial PHAs are produced using a combination of …

The bacterial strains that are able to produce biopolymers that are applied in industrial
sectors present a source of renewable resources. Some microorganisms are already …