Polyhydroxyalkanoates synthesis by halophiles and thermophiles: towards sustainable production of microbial bioplastics
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are microbial polyesters produced by numerous prokaryotes.
These materials are generally considered to be renewable and biodegradable alternatives …
These materials are generally considered to be renewable and biodegradable alternatives …
The role of bacterial polyhydroalkanoate (PHA) in a sustainable future: a review on the biological diversity
Environmental challenges related to the mismanagement of plastic waste became even
more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for new solutions regarding the use …
more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for new solutions regarding the use …
The microplastisphere: biodegradable microplastics addition alters soil microbial community structure and function
Plastics accumulating in the environment, especially microplastics (defined as particles< 5
mm), can lead to a range of problems and potential loss of ecosystem services …
mm), can lead to a range of problems and potential loss of ecosystem services …
Exploring the composition and functions of plastic microbiome using whole-genome sequencing
Besides the ecotoxicological consequences of microplastics and associated chemicals, the
association of microbes on plastics has greater environmental implications as microplastics …
association of microbes on plastics has greater environmental implications as microplastics …
Involvement of polyhydroxyalkanoates in stress resistance of microbial cells: Biotechnological consequences and applications
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are polyesters accumulated by numerous prokaryotes as
storage materials; they attract attention as “green” alternatives to petrochemical plastics …
storage materials; they attract attention as “green” alternatives to petrochemical plastics …
A review on established and emerging fermentation schemes for microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters
M Koller - Fermentation, 2018 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are microbial biopolyesters utilized as “green plastics”. Their
production under controlled conditions resorts to bioreactors operated in different modes …
production under controlled conditions resorts to bioreactors operated in different modes …
A widespread bacterial protein compartment sequesters and stores elemental sulfur
Subcellular compartments often serve to store nutrients or sequester labile or toxic
compounds. As bacteria mostly do not possess membrane-bound organelles, they often …
compounds. As bacteria mostly do not possess membrane-bound organelles, they often …
Novel unexpected functions of PHA granules
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polyesters accumulated by numerous prokaryotes in the form
of intracellular granules, have been for decades considered being predominantly storage …
of intracellular granules, have been for decades considered being predominantly storage …
Reporting key features in cold-adapted bacteria
It is well known that cold environments are predominant over the Earth and there are a great
number of reports analyzing bacterial adaptations to cold. Most of these works are focused …
number of reports analyzing bacterial adaptations to cold. Most of these works are focused …
Assessing viability and stress tolerance of probiotics—a review
U Wendel - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The interest in probiotics has increased rapidly the latest years together with the global
market for probiotic products. Consequently, establishing reliable microbiological methods …
market for probiotic products. Consequently, establishing reliable microbiological methods …