Microbial biopolymers: A initiative step towards green plastic [ READ ]
Sonal J Wani, Sohel S Shaikh, Riyaz Z Sayyed
At every stage of existence of synthetic plastic i.e. manufacturing, use and disposal it creates toxic pollution. Recent issues concerning the global environment pollution, human health and solid waste management have created lots of concern for the development of biodegradable plastics. In this regards Poly-β-hydroxy butyrate (PHB) has been found as green and biodegradable thermoplastic having similar properties to various synthetic polymers. Moreover, under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, it is fully degraded to water and carbon dioxide. This review article focuses on the screening, production and degradation of biopolymer for its possible use as biodegradable and eco-friendly polymer to hazardous synthetic polymers.
Sonal J Wani, Sohel S Shaikh, Riyaz Z Sayyed
At every stage of existence of synthetic plastic i.e. manufacturing, use and disposal it creates toxic pollution. Recent issues concerning the global environment pollution, human health and solid waste management have created lots of concern for the development of biodegradable plastics. In this regards Poly-β-hydroxy butyrate (PHB) has been found as green and biodegradable thermoplastic having similar properties to various synthetic polymers. Moreover, under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, it is fully degraded to water and carbon dioxide. This review article focuses on the screening, production and degradation of biopolymer for its possible use as biodegradable and eco-friendly polymer to hazardous synthetic polymers.
