Current application of algae derivatives for bioplastic production: A review

BT Dang, XT Bui, DPH Tran, HH Ngo, LD Nghiem… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Improper use of conventional plastics poses challenges for sustainable energy and
environmental protection. Algal derivatives have been considered as a potential renewable …

Producing microbial polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters in a sustainable manner

M Koller, L Maršálek, MM de Sousa Dias, G Braunegg - New biotechnology, 2017 - Elsevier
Sustainable production of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters on a larger
scale has to consider the “four magic e”: economic, ethical, environmental, and engineering …

Microalgae as versatile cellular factories for valued products

M Koller, A Muhr, G Braunegg - Algal research, 2014 - Elsevier
As major part of the phytoplankton, microalgae are pivotal for the global food chain. Their
exceptional capacity for CO 2-fixation illustrates their indispensable significance to sustain …

Microalgae for high-value compounds and biofuels production: a review with focus on cultivation under stress conditions

G Markou, E Nerantzis - Biotechnology advances, 2013 - Elsevier
Microalgal biomass as feedstock for biofuel production is an attracting alternative to
terrestrial plant utilization for biofuels production. However, today the microalgal cultivation …

Microalgae as contributors to produce biopolymers

R Madadi, H Maljaee, LS Serafim, SPM Ventura - Marine Drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers are very favorable materials produced by living organisms, with interesting
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …

Microalgae as source of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)—A review

SS Costa, AL Miranda, MG de Morais… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biopolymers synthesized by different microorganisms and
considered substitute powers for petroleum-based plastics because they have similar …

Recent advances on food waste pretreatment technology via microalgae for source of polyhydroxyalkanoates

JWR Chong, GY Yew, KS Khoo, SH Ho… - Journal of Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable and biocompatible polyester which are
biosynthesized from the intracellular cells of microalgae through the cultivation of organic …

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): Applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering

E Elmowafy, A Abdal-Hay, A Skouras… - Expert review of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The applications of naturally obtained polymers are tremendously increased
due to them being biocompatible, biodegradable, environmentally friendly and renewable in …

Algal bioplastics: current market trends and technical aspects

N Nanda, N Bharadvaja - Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2022 - Springer
Plastics are undebatably a hot topic of discussion across international forums due to their
huge ecological footprint. The onset of COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue in an …

Mini-review: biosynthesis of poly (hydroxyalkanoates)

J Lu, RC Tappel, CT Nomura - Journal of Macromolecular Science …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biologically produced polyesters which can consist of a
diverse set of repeating unit structures. These biologically produced polyesters have many …