Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate from nipa sap using cupriavidus necator DSM545.

• Main Authors: N. M., Huzir, Aslan, Akhn, M. B., Rosly, M. H., Hussin, N. R., Amin A., P., Tamunaidu
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/108100/1/NMHuzir2023_ProductionofPolyhdroxyalkanoateFromNipaSap.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/108100/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1144/1/012008
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Polyhydroxyalkanoate or PHA is produced through microbial fermentation of sugar and lipid where in nature it is stored as energy and carbon source for microorganisms. Most of the carbon feedstock used for PHA production are derived from biomass as they remain the cheapest carbon source to date. In t...