TY  - JOUR
TT  - Use of Algae in Production of Renewable Bioplastics
AU  - Özdemir, Nilgün
AU  - Erkmen, Jülide
PY  - 2013
DA  - March
JF  - Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi
JO  - KFBD
PB  - Giresun University
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2564-7377
SP  - 89
EP  - 104
VL  - 3
IS  - 8
KW  - Alg
KW  - Plastik
KW  - Yenilenebilir biyoplastik
KW  - Biyomateryal
N2  - Bioplastics, defined as plastics derived from renewable carbon sources that are biodegradable or bio-based polymers, are biomaterials produced by living organisms, such as plants, animal, fungi or bacteria, ecological and sustainable. Unlike the chemically synthesized polymers, these polymers are usually built from hydroxyacyl–CoA derivatives via different metabolic pathways. In addition, depending on their origin, bioplastics differ in their monomer composition, macromolecular structure and physical properties. However, non-availability of an intensive biomass depending on difficulties involved in cultivation, is an important problem in the production of bioplastics. In such cases, algae can be a powerful alternative than other microbial sources. Because algae has high biomass, growth rate and ease of culture in natural environment. Consequently, bioplastics based on algae are a feasible alternative in that they are not based on fossil resources and can easily be biodegraded and biocompatible, which makes them extremely noteworthy from the biotechnological point of view. In this review, applications for the use of algae in renewable, biodegradable, biocompatible, non-toxic and environment-friendly biyoplastic production for a sustainable environment are investigated
UR  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/kfbd/issue//238614
L1  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/206979
ER  -