Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesis and degradation by microbes and applications towards a circular economy

Wen Zhou; Simon Bergsma; Dana Irene Colpa; Gert-Jan Willem Euverink; Janneke Krooneman

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118033

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesis and degradation by microbes and applications towards a circular economy

Wen Zhou
, Simon Bergsma
, Dana Irene Colpa
, Gert-Jan Willem Euverink
, Janneke Krooneman

University of Groningen, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, Products and Processes for Biotechnology

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Abstract

Overusing non-degradable plastics causes a series of environmental issues, inferring a switch to biodegradable plastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are promising biodegradable plastics that can be produced by many microbes using various substrates from waste feedstock. However, the cost of PHAs production is higher compared to fossil-based plastics, impeding further industrial production and applications. To provide a guideline for reducing costs, the potential cheap waste feedstock for PHAs production have been summarized in this work. Besides, to increase the competitiveness of PHAs in the mainstream plastics economy, the influencing parameters of PHAs production have been discussed. The PHAs degradation has been reviewed related to the type of bacteria, their metabolic pathways/enzymes, and environmental conditions. Finally, the applications of PHAs in different fields have been presented and discussed to induce comprehension on the practical potentials of PHAs.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Environmental Management
Volume	341
Issue number	118033
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118033
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2023

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action

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pha
biopolymers
circular economy

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BIOTECH TALENT UNLOCKED
Krooneman, J. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research

Hanze Impact Podcast: #6 Groene Chemie met André Heeres en Janneke Krooneman
Krooneman, J. (Performer) & Heeres, A. (Performer), 19 May 2023
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products › Professional
Insight into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from xylose and extracellular PHA degradation by a thermophilic Schlegelella thermodepolymerans
Zhou, W., Colpa, D., Permentier, H., Offringa, R. A., Rohrbach, L., Euverink, G. J. W. & Krooneman, J., Jul 2023, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 194
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Open Access
The impact of carbon to nitrogen ratios and pH on the microbial prevalence and polyhydroxybutyrate production levels using a mixed microbial starter culture
Zhou, W., Colpa, D., Geurkink, B., Euverink, G. J. W. & Krooneman, J., 10 Mar 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 811, 152341.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

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4 Invited talk
3 Oral presentation

Lectorale rede Janneke Krooneman
Krooneman, J. (Speaker)
5 Apr 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Lezing kick-off Interreg project Biotech Talent Unlocked
Krooneman, J. (Speaker)
31 Mar 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Barn Talk Towards Renewable Molecules: Koppeling van de energiesector aan de chemische sector (materialentransitie)
Heeres, A. (Speaker) & Krooneman, J. (Speaker)
12 Apr 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

Universiteit van Noorden krijgt gestalte
Krooneman, J. & Euverink, G. J. W.
1/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Inauguratie Janneke Krooneman als lector Bioconversie en fermentatietechnologie
Krooneman, J.
19/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Project Circulaire Biopolymeren Waardeketens krijgt vervolg: "We hebben nu beter grip of de biologie"
Krooneman, J.
31/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment

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