Essays Tagged: "PHA"

Biopolymers

Name the biopolymer. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) is a biodegradable plastic. Draw a structural diagram of the biopolymerThe three types of ... e process used to synthesise the material. They are produced by bacterial fermentation. To produce PHA a culture of microorganisms, such as Alcalingenes eutrophus, is placed in a suitable medium and ... ted and the polymer is separated out. What properties does the biopolymer have? The properties of PHA are quite similar to polypropylene, these similarities are present in their physical and mechani ...

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Subjects: Science Essays