Poly-gamma-glutamic acid biopolymer: A sleeping giant with diverse applications and unique opportunities for commercialization

P Nair, GR Navale, MS Dharne - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 - Springer
Poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a biodegradable, non-toxic, ecofriendly, and non-
immunogenic biopolymer. Its phenomenal properties have gained immense attention in the …

Recent advances in microbial synthesis of poly-γ-glutamic acid: a review

D Li, L Hou, Y Gao, Z Tian, B Fan, F Wang, S Li - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a natural, safe, non-immunogenic, biodegradable, and
environmentally friendly glutamic biopolymer. γ-PGA has been regarded as a promising bio …

Sustainable and cleaner production of poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) biopolymer using floral waste and its anti-staling properties

PG Nair, MS Dharne - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The framework of sustainable development (SD) hinges on 17 different ideals established
by the United Nations. This call for SD can be addressed by the circular bio-economy …

Catalytic processes for biomass-derived platform molecules valorisation

M Ventura, A Marinas, ME Domine - Topics in Catalysis, 2020 - Springer
Nowadays, biomass is an interesting raw material for chemical industry, and the valorisation
of its derivatives becomes in a sustainable alternative against to the depletion of fossil …

One-pot bioconversion of tomato waste into poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) biopolymer by a novel biocatalyst

PG Nair, E Joseph, N Killi, S Konchada… - ACS Sustainable …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Landfilling of rotten tomatoes can lead to environmental instability and a huge economic
loss to the producers. This letter reports an effective valorization of tomato waste into a …

Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid and Its Application in Bioremediation: A Critical Review

V Bontà, C Calvio - Modern Approaches in Waste Bioremediation …, 2023 - Springer
Poly-gamma glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is an anionic bacterial polymer constituted by glutamic
acid residues only. It has the intrinsic ability to strongly interact with positively charged ions …