ABSTRACT

Polyhdroxyalkanoate (PHA) is biological polyester accumulated by wide range of bacteria. Bioplastics is a form of plastic made from renewable sources, which exhibit unique properties and can be produced from plants and crops wastes. Since there are many environmental concerns associated with the use of convenient plastics it is of immense importance to replace conventional plastics with bioplastics. And if the bioplastics are synthesized from agro-industrial wastes, a dual benefit of utilizing waste and simultaneously producing a valuable by product (PHA) can be obtained. This review presents the production of bioplastics and different uses of PHA and source of bio plastics. Recycling of wastes from agro-industries for PHA production is important economically and commercially. Thus, the review includes production of PHA from agro-industrial wastes which is costeffective. Also, the utilization of cheap and renewable sources can be explored. Keyword: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Agro Industrial waste, Plant and crops, Bio plastics
Publication date: 01/04/2020

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2020/9.4.4997