Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) target the endocrine system by interfering with the
natural hormones in the body leading to adverse effects on human and animal health. These …

Microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biopolyesters produced by microorganisms as
intracellular granules under nutrient stress. Due to non-toxic and biodegradable behavior …

A plastic dominated world where we live in today is constantly facing the adversities of this
man-made havoc caused due to its non-biodegradable nature. Biopolymers such as …

Global production of synthetic polymers such as plastics is nearly 390 million tons/year,
which is creating enormous challenges on a number of frontiers including environment …

Many microorganisms can produce intracellular and extracellular biopolymers, such as
polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Despite PHA's benefits, their widespread at the industrial …

Biopolymers are highly desirable alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics owing to their
biodegradable nature. The production of bioplastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates …

Antimicrobial nonwovens for single use applications (eg, diapers, sanitary napkins, medical
gauze, etc.) are of utmost importance as the first line of defense against bacterial infections …

Nowadays, the environmental pollution caused by conventional petroleum‐based plastics is
one of the most serious problems facing mankind, and it is of great significance to look for …

Rhodopseudomonas palustris CGA009 is a metabolically robust microbe that can utilize
lignin breakdown products to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), biopolymers with the …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates are synthesized by microorganisms, similar to synthetic polymers,
and completely biodegradable. Polyhydroxyalkanoates or PHAs can be processed in a …