Advances in Biochemical Engineering for Biopolymer Production

Abstract

Biopolymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and biopolyethylene (bio-PE), are derived from renewable resources and serve as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Biochemical engineering plays a crucial role in advancing the production of these biopolymers by optimizing fermentation processes, improving microbial strains, and scaling up production systems. This article explores the latest advancements in biochemical engineering for biopolymer production, including innovations in microbial fermentation, metabolic engineering, and process optimization. It also addresses the challenges in industrial-scale biopolymer production and discusses future directions for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of biopolymer production systems.