| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21365 | Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The production of polyhydroxyalcanoates (PHAs), which are biodegradable plastics, was studied using milk whey and dairy wastewater activated sludge to define a suitable C/N ratio, the pre-treatments required to reduce the protein content, and the effect of pH correction. The results show good production of PHAs at a C/N = 50 and without pH correction. The use of dairy wastewater activated sludge has the advantage of not requiring aseptic conditions.
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Authors
Francesca Bosco, Fulvia Chiampo,