Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Using Hydrolyzates of Spruce Sawdust: Comparison of Hydrolyzates Detoxification by Application of Overliming, Active Carbon, and Lignite

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are bacterial polyesters which are considered biodegradable alternatives to petrochemical plastics. PHAs have a wide range of potential applications, however, the production cost of this bioplastic is several times higher. A major percentage of the final cost is represen...

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Main Authors: Dan Kucera, Pavla Benesova, Peter Ladicky, Miloslav Pekar, Petr Sedlacek, Stanislav Obruca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/4/2/53