We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Dataset on controlled production of polyhydroxyalkanoate-based microbead using double emulsion solvent evaporation technique
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers developed a dataset on the controlled production of biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based microbeads using the double emulsion solvent evaporation technique as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical plastic microbeads in cosmetic scrubs. The data describe extraction conditions, particle characterisation, and PHA properties relevant to cosmetic applications.
A significant source of microplastics is from the usage of microbeads in the market since petrochemical plastic bead is a material used in cosmetic scrubs. A possible way to counteract the problem is by the substitution of synthetic plastic to natural biodegradable polymer. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a general class of thermoplastic microbial polymer and it is the best alternative to some petrochemical plastics due to its biodegradability. Some PHA has earned its way into cosmetic application due to its biocompatibility. This data article reports data on the development of biodegradable microbeads by using the double emulsion solvent evaporation technique. Our data describe the extraction of biopolymer from marine bacteria that was cultivated in shaken flask culture, removal of endotoxins using oxidizing agent, the production of microbeads using a peristaltic pump with a specific flowrate and silicon tubing, and the cytotoxicity of the microbeads.
More Papers Like This
A Scalable and Surfactant-Free Emulsion Method for Producing Microbeads from Varied Biomass Feedstocks
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers developed a scalable, surfactant-free emulsion method for producing microbeads from non-derivatized biomass such as cellulose, offering a biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads still used in personal care and consumer products despite national and international regulations.
Advances in Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Production, Volume 3
AI summary Read the abstract
This review synthesizes advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyester production as a family of biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics, addressing growing public concern about plastic waste and microplastic formation by examining the latest research on PHA synthesis from fossil-free feedstocks.
Novel Technologies for Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Production
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines novel production technologies for polyhydroxyalkanoates, highlighting how the global problem of plastic and microplastic pollution has intensified interest in developing scalable, eco-friendly bioplastic alternatives over more than four decades of PHA research.
Effect of surfactant concentration on the synthesis of hydrogel microbeads using the emulsion polymerization process for acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymers
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers examined the effect of surfactant concentration on the synthesis of hydrogel microbeads as biodegradable replacements for the plastic microbeads commonly used in personal care and cosmetic products, optimising formulation parameters to produce spherical particles with properties suitable for exfoliant applications.
PHA-Based Bioplastic: a Potential Alternative to Address Microplastic Pollution
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based bioplastics as biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-derived plastics, highlighting their potential to reduce microplastic pollution while discussing challenges in scaling production and improving material properties.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.