Microalgae as bioreactors for bioplastic production

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a polyester with thermoplastic properties that is naturally occurring and produced by such bacteria as <it>Ralstonia eutropha </it>H16 and <it>Bacillus megaterium</it>. In contr...

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Main Authors: Steinbüchel Alexander, Linne Uwe, Zauner Stefan, Klingl Andreas, Lindenkamp Nicole, Bozarth Andrew S, Hempel Franziska, Maier Uwe G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/10/1/81