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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
The environmental problems caused by petroleum-based plastic and plastic waste have led to an increasing demand for biobased and biodegradable plastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). These polyesters are synthesized from carbon sources, e.g. sugar and plant oils, by various bacteria. This book highlights the potential of plant oils, especially palm oil, as a feedstock for PHA production. In addition, new PHA applications are discussed and the sustainability of PHA production from plant oils is critically examined.
Authors and Affiliations
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, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Kumar Sudesh
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Palm Oil: Biodegradable Plastics
Authors: Kumar Sudesh
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Microbiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-33539-6
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-33538-9Published: 11 October 2012
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-33539-6Published: 11 October 2012
Series ISSN: 2191-5385
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5393
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 130
Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour
Topics: Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Sustainable Development, Polymer Sciences