biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

This study identifies nutrient, temperature, and light strategies to enrich a cyanobacteria-rich microbiome for enhanced PHB production, achieving up to 22% dry cell weight.

This study demonstrates that radiopaque TaOx nanoparticles can be safely incorporated into polymer devices for in vivo CT monitoring without affecting degradation or immune response.

The paper tests field microbiomes enriched with cyanobacteria for PHB and EPS production under different culture conditions, finding optimal parameters for biopolymer synthesis.

This study identifies two genes in a two-component system whose deletion increases PHB productivity in Cupriavidus basilensis under non-stress conditions.

The paper compares genomic and phenotypic features of PHA-producing bacteria to identify key traits for biotechnological applications.

The paper develops AL-PHA beads, bioplastic-based protease biosensors, and demonstrates their ability to detect specific proteases in various samples.

The paper describes a method for producing and comparing recombinant PhaZs from different bacterial strains, identifying optimal conditions for their activity.

The paper characterizes PhaC from Aquitalea sp. USM4 and models its mechanism, revealing a shared polymer elongation mechanism across PhaC classes and substrate specificity determinants.

This study develops cell-free systems to prototype and optimize polyhydroxyalkanoates biosynthesis, showing whey permeate enhances production and identifies enzymes for metabolite recycling.