Abstract:The global production of plastic has been increasing steadily in recent years, with plastic packaging accounting for approximately 39% of the total. Plastics used for packaging are fossil-fuel-based and thus have severe environmental impacts. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are considered alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics. Amorphous PHAs (aPHAs), are used in a wide range of applications owing to their rubber-like properties and remarkable fresh-water and ocean biodegradability. However, few studies have … Show more
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