Conference Proceeding

Author(s): Nayana Borah, Namrata Srivastava, Uzma Noor Shah, Jayashree VH

Email(s): b.nayana@jainuniversity.ac.in

Address: Dr Nayana Borah1*, Namrata Srivastava, Uzma Noor Shah2, Jayashree VH2
1Department of Microbiology and Botany department, School of Sciences, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2Department of Biotechnology and Genetics department, School of Sciences, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
*Corresponding Author

Published In:   Conference Proceeding, Proceeding of ICONS-2024

Year of Publication:  July, 2025

Online since:  July 11, 2025

DOI: Not Available

ABSTRACT:
Conventional plastics' negative effects on the environment have prompted a search for sustainable substitutes, and bioplastics have emerged as a viable option. The production of microalgae and the subsequent transformation of the collected biomass into biodegradable polymers are the main topics of this study. Because of their quick development, high biomass output, and low land needs, microalgae make an excellent feedstock. The potential of microalgae as a renewable resource for the production of bioplastics is investigated in this work. Microalgal biomass was transformed into biopolymers for the production of bioplastics by cultivation and processing. This study demonstrates the potential of employing microalgae as an environmentally beneficial and renewable source for the creation of bioplastics, which might help reduce plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability. The first step in making bioplastics from microalgae is choosing an appropriate strain and growing it in ideal circumstances to increase biomass yield. Biopolymers, including proteins and polysaccharides, are extracted from the harvested biomass after it has been dried and processed. By using polymerization and molding processes, these biopolymers are utilized to create bioplastic. Mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength and flexibility are evaluated, and the biodegradability of the resultant bioplastic is evaluated in composting settings. This method demonstrates the promise of microalgae as an environmentally friendly and renewable source for the manufacturing of bioplastics in a sustainable manner.


Cite this article:
Nayana Borah, Namrata Srivastava, Uzma Noor Shah, Jayashree VH. Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Microalgae, “Pond Scum to Bioplastic”. Proceeding of ICONS-2024.64-68.


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