Halomonas profundus sp. nov., a new PHA-producing bacterium isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent shrimp

Abstract

PHAs share physical and material properties that suggest them for application in various areas, and are considered as an alternative to nonbiodegradable plastics produced from fossil oils. In this study, we describe a new bacteria isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent with the capability to produce polyesters of biotechnological interest.