| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6486713 | Biotechnology Advances | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Recently, the PHA biosynthesis system has been expanded to produce unnatural biopolyesters containing 2-hydroxyacid monomers such as glycolate, lactate, and 2-hydroxybutyrate by employing natural and engineered PHA synthases. Using this system, polylactic acid (PLA), one of the major commercially-available bioplastics, can be synthesized from renewable resources by direct fermentation of recombinant bacteria. In this review, we discuss recent advances in the development of the PHA biosynthesis system as a platform for tailor-made polyesters with novel material properties.
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Authors
Si Jae Park, Tae Wan Kim, Min Kyung Kim, Sang Yup Lee, Sung-Chul Lim,