[HTML][HTML] Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …
[HTML][HTML] A review on properties and application of bio-based poly (butylene succinate)
SA Rafiqah, A Khalina, AS Harmaen, IA Tawakkal… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Researchers and companies have increasingly been drawn to biodegradable polymers and
composites because of their environmental resilience, eco-friendliness, and suitability for a …
composites because of their environmental resilience, eco-friendliness, and suitability for a …
[HTML][HTML] A review on biological synthesis of the biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates and the development of multiple applications
B Dalton, P Bhagabati, J De Micco, RB Padamati… - Catalysts, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs, belong to a class of biopolyesters where the
biodegradable PHA polymer is accumulated by microorganisms as intracellular granules …
biodegradable PHA polymer is accumulated by microorganisms as intracellular granules …
Catalysis as an enabling science for sustainable polymers
The replacement of current petroleum-based plastics with sustainable alternatives is a
crucial but formidable challenge for the modern society. Catalysis presents an enabling tool …
crucial but formidable challenge for the modern society. Catalysis presents an enabling tool …
[HTML][HTML] Waste to bioplastics: How close are we to sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoates production?
Increased awareness of environmental sustainability with associated strict environmental
regulations has incentivized the pursuit of novel materials to replace conventional petroleum …
regulations has incentivized the pursuit of novel materials to replace conventional petroleum …
Lignin valorization through integrated biological funneling and chemical catalysis
Lignin is an energy-dense, heterogeneous polymer comprised of phenylpropanoid
monomers used by plants for structure, water transport, and defense, and it is the second …
monomers used by plants for structure, water transport, and defense, and it is the second …
[HTML][HTML] Current developments on polyhydroxyalkanoates synthesis by using halophiles as a promising cell factory
Plastic pollution is a severe threat to our environment which necessitates implementation of
bioplastics to realize sustainable development for a green world. Polyhydroxyalkanoates …
bioplastics to realize sustainable development for a green world. Polyhydroxyalkanoates …
Poly (hydroxyalkanoates): Production, applications and end-of-life strategies–life cycle assessment nexus
The runaway production and consumption of oil-based plastics are key drivers of global
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …
Plastics derived from biological sources: present and future: a technical and environmental review
In the time period 2010À2015, the worldwide annual production of plastics is very likely to
surpass 300 million tons, 1, 2 requiring multiple amounts of petroleum and leading to …
surpass 300 million tons, 1, 2 requiring multiple amounts of petroleum and leading to …
Towards lignin consolidated bioprocessing: simultaneous lignin depolymerization and product generation by bacteria
Lignin represents an untapped resource in lignocellulosic biomass, primarily due to its
recalcitrance to depolymerization and its intrinsic heterogeneity. In Nature, microorganisms …
recalcitrance to depolymerization and its intrinsic heterogeneity. In Nature, microorganisms …