Cellular and Molecular Approaches to Polymer Synthesis by Bacteria

Abstract

During the last year we have concentrated our research in in the following areas: 1. The regulation and optimization of the synthesis and production of poly-Beta-hydroxyalkanoates) (PHA) in Rhodospirillum rubrum and Pseudomonas oleovorans. Oxygen concentration affects cell growth, polymer content and cell yield. 2. The biosynthesis and analysis of functionalized PHA from R. rubrum, Alkaligenes eutrophus and Pseudomonas oleovorans. A remarkable functionalized biopolymer Beta-hydroxy-5-phenylvalerate was produced by Pseudomonas oleovorans. 3. A study was initiated on the production and characterization of biodegradable polymers from Pseudomonas oleovorans. Keywords: Biosynthesis; Biopolymers; Biosynthetic polyesters; Biodegradable plastics; Functionalized polymers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA206395

Entities

People

  • R. C. Fuller
  • Robert W. Lenz

Organizations

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Anabolism
  • Bacteria
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Biopolymers
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Copolymers
  • Engineering
  • Fatty Acids
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Pseudomonas Infections
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Polymer Science and Technology