Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

AZ Naser, I Deiab, BM Darras - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

[HTML][HTML] Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesis and degradation by microbes and applications towards a circular economy

W Zhou, S Bergsma, DI Colpa, GJW Euverink… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Overusing non-degradable plastics causes a series of environmental issues, inferring a
switch to biodegradable plastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are promising …

[HTML][HTML] A review on biological synthesis of the biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates and the development of multiple applications

B Dalton, P Bhagabati, J De Micco, RB Padamati… - Catalysts, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs, belong to a class of biopolyesters where the
biodegradable PHA polymer is accumulated by microorganisms as intracellular granules …

Recent advances in bioplastics: application and biodegradation

T Narancic, F Cerrone, N Beagan, KE O'Connor - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
The success of oil-based plastics and the continued growth of production and utilisation can
be attributed to their cost, durability, strength to weight ratio, and eight contributions to the …

[HTML][HTML] Towards scaling-up implementation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from activated sludge: Progress and challenges

Z Zhang, Y Wang, X Wang, Y Zhang, T Zhu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a biodegradable biopolymer synthesized from renewable
resources, providing sustainable and eco-friendly plastics. The utilization of activated sludge …

A review on green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their applications

M Rafique, I Sadaf, MS Rafique… - … cells, nanomedicine, and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Development of reliable and eco-accommodating methods for the synthesis of
nanoparticles is a vital step in the field of nanotechnology. Silver nanoparticles are important …

Development and advantages of biodegradable PHA polymers based on electrospun PHBV fibers for tissue engineering and other biomedical applications

Ł Kaniuk, U Stachewicz - ACS biomaterials science & engineering, 2021 - ACS Publications
Biodegradable polymeric biomaterials offer a significant advantage in disposable or fast-
consuming products in medical applications. Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) …

[HTML][HTML] Polyhydroxyalkanoate bio-production and its rise as biomaterial of the future

T Palmeiro-Sánchez, V O'Flaherty, PNL Lens - Journal of Biotechnology, 2022 - Elsevier
The first observation of a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) aggregate was in 1888 by
Beijenrinck. Despite polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) being the first type of PHA discovered, it …

[HTML][HTML] Plastic waste impact and biotechnology: Exploring polymer degradation, microbial role, and sustainable development implications

IE Gilani, S Sayadi, N Zouari, MA Al-Ghouti - Bioresource Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The significant impact of plastic waste on ecosystems has raised concerns regarding its
detrimental effects. This review examines the various types of synthetic and degradable …

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): Review of synthesis, characteristics, processing and potential applications in packaging

E Bugnicourt, P Cinelli, A Lazzeri, VA Alvarez - 2014 - ri.conicet.gov.ar
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are gaining increasing attention in the biodegradable
polymer market due to their promising properties such as high biodegradability in different …