Bacterial polyesters as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced using two processing waters rich in vegetable proteins and reducing sugars.
Growth kinetics of a unique marine bacterium using leguminous processing water and fruit processing water as growth media for batch fermentation.
Detection of PHA inside the biomass using the Nile Red staining.
PHA characterization indicating that the two substrates lead to the biosynthesis of polymers with different chain length, distribution and crystallinity.
Production of cost-effective bio-sourced and biodegradable polymers by valuing non-food residues derived from local agri-food industry.