Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Palm Oil: Biodegradable Plastics

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Buch | Softcover
VIII, 130 Seiten
2012 | 2013
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-33538-9 (ISBN)
53,49 inkl. MwSt
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.

Introduction.- Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers.- Plant Oils and Agricultural By-Products as Carbon Feedstock for PHA Production.- Is Palm Oil Produced in a Sustainable Manner? Jatropha Oil as a Potential Carbon Soruce for PHA Production.- Potenial Applications of PHA.- Summary and Future Outlook.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 11.10.2012
Reihe/Serie SpringerBriefs in Microbiology
Zusatzinfo VIII, 130 p. 27 illus., 6 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Gewicht 224 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
Schlagworte microorganisms • Palm oil • PHA • Polyhydroxyalkanoate • Polymers • sustainability
ISBN-10 3-642-33538-1 / 3642335381
ISBN-13 978-3-642-33538-9 / 9783642335389
Zustand Neuware
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