1. Biopolymer poly-hydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production from apple industrial waste residues: A review.
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Liu, Hong, Kumar, Vinay, Jia, Linjing, Sarsaiya, Surendra, Kumar, Deepak, Juneja, Ankita, Zhang, Zengqiang, Sindhu, Raveendran, Binod, Parameswaran, Bhatia, Shashi Kant, and Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar
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BIOPOLYMERS , *INDUSTRIAL wastes , *WASTE recycling , *BIODEGRADABLE plastics , *WASTE management , *ORCHARDS - Abstract
Apple pomace, the residue which is left out after processing of apple serves as a potential carbon source for the production of biopolymer, PHA (poly-hydroxyalkanoates). It is rich in carbohydrates, fibers and polyphenols. Utilization of these waste resources has dual societal benefit-waste management and conversion of waste to an eco-friendly biopolymer. This will lower the overall economics of the process. A major limitation for the commercialization of biopolymer in comparison with petroleum derived polymer is the high cost. This article gives an overview of valorization of apple pomace for the production of biopolymer, various strategies adopted, limitations as well as future perspectives. [Display omitted] • Potential of apple waste residues (apple pomace etc.) for PHA production is studied. • Biopolymer (PHA) production from apple industrial waste residues using microbes is investigated. • Importance of biotechnology sector for PHA production was reviewed. • Life cycle assessment during the PHA production has great advantages. • Limitations and future outlook for PHA production from apple industrial wastes was reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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