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Current strategies on algae-based biopolymer production and scale-up.
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Chemosphere . Feb2022, Vol. 289, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The craving for an alternative to the existing plastic products gives rise to the concept of algae-based bioplastic production, which appears to be excellently biodegradable and cost-effective. The significant assortment of algal biopolymers draws great attention to stop the surge of plastic waste and to mitigate the burning problems of environmental pollution. The polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are naturally-occurring biopolymers found in the form of esters accumulated within a number of microbes, which provides the pillar for several biomolecules. This review summarizes the global scenario as well as the precise technique of algae-based PHA extraction and bioplastic production. In addition, different techniques for valorisation of PHA production, its biodegradability and its commercial applications are also taken into consideration. [Display omitted] • An extensive literature survey of algal bioproducts. • Extraction and characterization of algal biopolymer resultant chemicals and bioplastics. • Productivity strategy and scale up of bioproducts from microalgae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00456535
- Volume :
- 289
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemosphere
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154453822
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133178