Biological Recovery Of Pha From Bacterial Cells Using Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) And Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens)

Sivakumar, Lilyann Narishah (2025) Biological Recovery Of Pha From Bacterial Cells Using Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) And Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens). Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

The production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) can be upscaled through fermentation and be chemically and biologically recovered from the bacterial cells to produce valuable plastic wares. PHA can be chemically recovered by using chloroform, but it is hazardous and costly. For biological recovery, the bacterial cells must be dry prior, to be a suitable insect feed through freeze-drying or drum-drying. These drying processes are not environmentally friendly, thus, hindering the commercial productions of PHA.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation, geographical distribution)
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat (School of Biological Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Aizat Asmawi Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited: 28 Apr 2026 06:54
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2026 06:54
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64000

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