Progress on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

Abstract:

Microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) has developed with more diversity and more advanced manufacturing technology. Diversity has now been reflected by diverse monomers, diverse structures and diverse polymerization modes, giving the concept of “PHAome”. In addition, the application of synthetic biology and the development of seawater-based biotechnology reduce the production cost of PHA, making PHA more economically competitive. Some examples of commercialized PHA products are described here. Besides, PHA with high value added applications has been exploited.