Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
J Biosci Bioeng. 2010 Dec;110(6):621-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2010.07.014. Epub 2010 Aug 17.
The microbial polyesters known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) positively impact global climate change scenarios by reducing the amount of non-degradable plastic used. A wide variety of different monomer compositions of PHAs has been described, as well as their future prospects for applications where high biodegradability or biocompatibility is required. PHAs can be produced from renewable raw materials and are degraded naturally by microorganisms that enable carbon dioxide and organic compound recycling in the ecosystem, providing a buffer to climate change. This review summarizes recent research on PHAs and addresses the opportunities as well as challenges for their place in the global market.
微生物聚酯，又称聚羟基烷酸酯（PHA），通过减少使用不可降解塑料，对改善全球气候变化产生积极影响。已经描述了 PHAs 的各种不同单体组成，以及它们在需要高生物降解性或生物相容性的应用中的未来前景。PHA 可以由可再生原料生产，并被微生物自然降解，使生态系统中的二氧化碳和有机化合物得以循环利用，为应对气候变化提供缓冲。本综述总结了 PHA 的最新研究，并探讨了它们在全球市场中的机遇和挑战。
