reviewChemical Society ReviewsJan 1, 2009Closed access

A microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) based bio- and materials industry

GCGuo‐Qiang Chen

Shantou University · Tsinghua University

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Abstract

Biopolyesters polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced by many bacteria have been investigated by microbiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, chemical engineers, chemists, polymer experts and medical researchers. PHA applications as bioplastics, fine chemicals, implant biomaterials, medicines and biofuels have been developed and are covered in this critical review. Companies have been established or involved in PHA related R&D as well as large scale production. Recently, bacterial PHA synthesis has been found to be useful for improving robustness of industrial microorganisms and regulating bacterial metabolism, leading to yield improvement on some fermentation products. In addition, amphiphilic proteins…

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  • Polyhydroxyalkanoates
  • Bioplastic
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Fermentation
  • Biotechnology
  • Industrial microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Bacteria
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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