Synthetic plastics are pivotal in our current lifestyle and therefore, its accumulation is a major
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …

The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Biowaste management is a challenging job as it is high in nutrient content and its disposal in
open may cause a serious environmental and health risk. Traditional technologies such as …

Plastics are an integral part of most of the daily requirements. Indiscriminate usage and
disposal have led to the accumulation of massive quantities of waste. Their non …

Cupriavidus necator, a versatile microorganism found in both soil and water, can have both
heterotrophic and lithoautotrophic metabolisms depending on environmental conditions. C …

Microorganisms produce diverse polymers for various purposes such as storing genetic
information, energy, and reducing power, and serving as structural materials and scaffolds …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are bioplastic substitutes for petroleum-derived plastics that
may help to reduce the increasing environmental impact of plastic pollution. Among them …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), such as poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB), have emerged as
potential alternatives to petroleum-based plastics and can be produced through the …

Fossil fuels are energy recourses that fulfill most of the world's energy requirements.
However, their production and use cause severe health and environmental problems …

Bioplastics replace synthetic plastics of petrochemical origin, which contributes challenge to
both polymer quality and economics. Novel polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-composite …