Novel saltwater fermentation process yields seaweed-based bioplastics

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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.

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Novel saltwater fermentation process yields seaweed-based bioplastics

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