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Production of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) in Scenedesmus acutus using a low-cost substrate
Summary
Researchers cultivated the microalga Scenedesmus acutus on low-cost substrates to produce polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biodegradable bioplastic, demonstrating a cost-effective route toward replacing conventional petroleum-based plastics that persist as microplastic pollutants.
The importance of conventional plastics is undeniable; however, their non-biodegradability makes them one of the biggest environmental problems. Among the alternatives to mitigate environmental damages, the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHB) provides a biodegradable solution, additional...