Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Palm Oil: Biodegradable Plastics

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Sudesh, Kumar (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Microbiology,
• Θέματα: Life sciences.; Microbiology.; Polymers.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Sustainable development.; Life Sciences.; Applied Microbiology.; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.; Sustainable Development.; Polymer Sciences.

The environmental problems caused by petroleum-based plastic and plastic waste have led to an increasing demand for biobased and biodegradable plastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). These polyesters are synthesized from carbon sources, e.g. sugar and plant oils, by various bacteria. This bo...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers
• Plant Oils and Agricultural By-Products as Carbon Feedstock for PHA Production
• Is Palm Oil Produced in a Sustainable Manner? Jatropha Oil as a Potential Carbon Soruce for PHA Production
• Potenial Applications of PHA
• Summary and Future Outlook.