Industrial Engineering & Management

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) Synthesis from CO2 via pH-stat Jar Culture of a Designed Hydrogen-oxidizing Bacterium Cupriavidus necator

Abstract

Sebastian Whitmore

This article explores a pioneering approach for eco-friendly biopolymer synthesis, focusing on the production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3- hydroxyhexanoate) P(3HB-co-3HHx) from carbon dioxide (CO2). Leveraging pH-stat jar culture techniques with a genetically engineered hydrogenoxidizing bacterium C. necator, this study outlines a sustainable process for biopolymer production. The article delves into the novel strategies, microbial design, and environmental implications, offering insights into the transformative potential of CO2-derived biopolymers.