The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are appealing as an important alternative to replace synthetic
plastics owing to its comparable physicochemical properties to that of synthetic plastics, and …

Biowaste management is a challenging job as it is high in nutrient content and its disposal in
open may cause a serious environmental and health risk. Traditional technologies such as …

As an everyday beverage, coffee is consumed worldwide, generating a high amount of
waste after brewing, which needs attention for its disposal. These residues are referred to as …

As concerns increase regarding sustainable industries and environmental pollutions caused
by the accumulation of non-degradable plastic wastes, bio-based polymers, particularly …

In the context of a circular economy, bioplastic production using biodegradable materials
such as poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) has been proposed as a promising solution to …

Bioplastics replace synthetic plastics of petrochemical origin, which contributes challenge to
both polymer quality and economics. Novel polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-composite …

Cupriavidus necator, a versatile microorganism found in both soil and water, can have both
heterotrophic and lithoautotrophic metabolisms depending on environmental conditions. C …

Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass results in the formation of byproducts (furfural,
hydroxymethylfurfural [HMF], vanillin, acetate etc.), which affect microbial growth and …

Plastic production and accumulation have devastating environmental effects, and
consequently, the world is in need of environmentally friendly plastic substitutes. In this …