Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Palm Oil: Biodegradable Plastics

Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Palm Oil: Biodegradable Plastics by Kumar Sudesh.

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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Main Author: Sudesh, Kumar (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Microbiology,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Microbiology.
Environmental engineering.
Biotechnology.
Sustainable development.
Polymers  .
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Summary: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 book highlights the potential of plant oils, especially palm oil, as a feedstock for PHA production. In addition, new PHA applications are discussed and the sustainability of PHA production from plant oils is critically examined.
Physical Description:VIII, 130 p. 27 illus., 6 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783642335396
ISSN:2191-5385
DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-33539-6

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