Polyhydroxyalkanoates in emerging recycling technologies for a circular materials economy
Ryan W. Clarke, Gloria Rosetto, Taylor Uekert, Julia B. Curley, Hyunjin Moon, Brandon C. Knott, J.E. McGeehan, Katrina M. Knauer
Abstract
This paper discusses the scale-up feasibility and industrial adoption of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), emphasizing the need to link PHA development with recycling technologies and highlighting strategies for designing PHAs for closed-loop recycling.
Topics & Concepts
PolyhydroxyalkanoatesCircular economyScale (ratio)Emerging technologiesClosed loopEngineeringBusinessNanotechnologyMaterials scienceEcologyBiologyGeographyGeneticsBacteriaCartographyControl engineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies