Polyhydroxyalkanoates from palm oil : biodegradable plastics
The environmental problems caused by petroleum-based plastic and plastic waste have led to an increasing demand for biobased and biodegradable plastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). These polyesters are synthesized from carbon sources, e.g. sugar and plant oils, by various bacteria. This bo...
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| Language: | English |
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Heidelberg :
Springer ,
c2013
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| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Microbiology
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Bio-based and biodegradable polymers
- 3. Plant oils and agricultural by-products as carbon feedstock for PHA production
- 4. Is plan oil produced in a sustainable manner?
- 5. Jatropha oil as a potential carbon source for PHA production
- 6. Potential applications of PHA
- 7. Summary and future outlook