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Novel saltwater fermentation process yields seaweed-based bioplastics

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Uluu is scaling up a novel saltwater fermentation process that uses seaweed and microbes to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)—biodegradable plastics viewed as versatile, bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived plastics.

What benefits and hurdles do you foresee for seaweed- and saltwater-based PHA production compared with other bioplastic pathways (e.g., feedstock sourcing, costs, performance, and end-of-life)?

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are a class of biodegradable plastic materials that can be produced via a range of biological processes. Due to their versatile production pathways and physical properties, they have become an emerging alternative to fossil-based plastics. A new production method for PHAs is being scaled up by Uluu using seaweed, microbes and saltwater.

The post Novel saltwater fermentation process yields seaweed-based bioplastics appeared first on Chemical Engineering.

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