Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam

Microplastic pollution has been deemed a serious environmental concern for many developing countries, including Vietnam. Thus, bioplastics produced from sustainable materials by microorganisms have been sourced as an alternative to mitigating microplastic pollution. This study conducted the screenin...

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Main Authors: Thinh Thi Hai Pham, Thi Lan Anh Nguyen, Thuy Thi Duong, Oanh Thi Doan, Hien Thi Thu Tran, Lan Thi Thu Tran
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Thi Lan Anh Nguyen
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Hien Thi Thu Tran
Lan Thi Thu Tran
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description Microplastic pollution has been deemed a serious environmental concern for many developing countries, including Vietnam. Thus, bioplastics produced from sustainable materials by microorganisms have been sourced as an alternative to mitigating microplastic pollution. This study conducted the screening of 47 strains of microalgae and cyanobacteria sourced from various locations and environmental conditions in Vietnam for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a source of bioplastics. The experimental results demonstrate that 15 out of the total 47 screened microalgae and cyanobacteria strains could produce PHAs, and they exhibited diverse PHAs production despite being grown under the same incubation conditions. Furthermore, amongst these 15 strains, Arthrospira platensis NLHT3, Microcystis aeruginosa DTB1, Arthrospira platensis NLNA2, and Arthrospira platensis NBQN1 exhibited the highest PHAs accumulation rates of 4.18 %, 3.46 %, 3.01 %, and 2.82 % of cell dry weight, respectively. The analysis of polymer granules accumulated inside the cell biomass by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirms that the accumulated biopolymers were PHAs.
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spelling doaj-art-4d35ca87de2944c9b75e496c37f132f22025-08-20T02:38:58ZengElsevierCase Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering2666-01642024-12-011010080810.1016/j.cscee.2024.100808Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in VietnamThinh Thi Hai Pham0Thi Lan Anh Nguyen1Thuy Thi Duong2Oanh Thi Doan3Hien Thi Thu Tran4Lan Thi Thu Tran5Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Viet NamFaculty of Biotechnology, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, 13-15 Le Thanh Tong, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Viet NamInstitute of Science and Technology for Energy & Environment, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Viet NamHanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, No 41A, Phu Dien Street, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet NamInstitute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Viet NamInstitute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Corresponding author.Microplastic pollution has been deemed a serious environmental concern for many developing countries, including Vietnam. Thus, bioplastics produced from sustainable materials by microorganisms have been sourced as an alternative to mitigating microplastic pollution. This study conducted the screening of 47 strains of microalgae and cyanobacteria sourced from various locations and environmental conditions in Vietnam for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a source of bioplastics. The experimental results demonstrate that 15 out of the total 47 screened microalgae and cyanobacteria strains could produce PHAs, and they exhibited diverse PHAs production despite being grown under the same incubation conditions. Furthermore, amongst these 15 strains, Arthrospira platensis NLHT3, Microcystis aeruginosa DTB1, Arthrospira platensis NLNA2, and Arthrospira platensis NBQN1 exhibited the highest PHAs accumulation rates of 4.18 %, 3.46 %, 3.01 %, and 2.82 % of cell dry weight, respectively. The analysis of polymer granules accumulated inside the cell biomass by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirms that the accumulated biopolymers were PHAs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424002020BioplasticsMicroalgaeCyanobacteriaMicroplastic pollutionPHA accumulationPHA production
spellingShingle Thinh Thi Hai Pham
Thi Lan Anh Nguyen
Thuy Thi Duong
Oanh Thi Doan
Hien Thi Thu Tran
Lan Thi Thu Tran
Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Bioplastics
Microalgae
Cyanobacteria
Microplastic pollution
PHA accumulation
PHA production
title Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
title_full Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
title_fullStr Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
title_full_unstemmed Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
title_short Selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) - A case study in Vietnam
title_sort selection of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates phas a case study in vietnam
topic Bioplastics
Microalgae
Cyanobacteria
Microplastic pollution
PHA accumulation
PHA production
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424002020
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