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Lignin valorization through microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: recent trends, challenges and opportunities

Zhe Liang, Sivasamy Sethupathy, Dang Wenqian, Daochen Zhu

Green Chemistry · 2025 · 11 citations · 164 references

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Abstract

This review explores recent advances in lignin depolymerisation and its conversion into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) via microbial biotransformation. It evaluates the opportunities and challenges in enhancing sustainable PHA production from lignin.

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