Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): Key Challenges in production and sustainable strategies for cost reduction within a circular economy framework
Vellore Institute of Technology University
Abstract
• PHA offers eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. • PHA production promotes a circular economy by transforming waste into valuable materials. • High carbon source costs and low yields make PHA production expensive. • Low-cost substrates, optimized fermentation, and novel extraction reduce costs. • Scaling up PHA production needs optimized bioreactors and waste integration. The growing concern over plastic pollution and the environmental effects of conventional plastics has spurred the bioplastics innovation, with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) emerging as a promising alternative due to their biodegradability and wide-ranging applications in various industries. The high production…
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2Topics & keywords
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates
- Circular economy
- Reduction (mathematics)
- Key (lock)
- Production (economics)
- Cost reduction
- Sustainable production
- Business