| Title of Process/ Know-how/ Product/Design/Equipment

Microbial synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoate, a bio-polymer, utilizing Jatropha biodiesel by-products

IPR Status & Details:

US 8956836B2; EP2475754A1

Application/Uses/Problem being addressed

  • Biodegradable bioplastics
  • Natural colorant in food and cosmetic industry
  • Functional food
  • Salient Technical Features including Competing Features/ Impact

  • Utilizing crude glycerol and hydrolysate of residual biomass
  • Raw materials indigenously available
  • Competitive cost
  • Scope of further improvisation
  • TRL Level & Scale of Development:- TRL 4 TRL Reference

    Process has been validated at laboratory scale

    Business scope & opportunity (in terms of scale, cost, market etc.)

    Biodegradable plastics would have a significant demand in the coming days

    Environmental Considerations

    • The process is eco-friendly
    • Replace fossil-based plastics

    Status of Licensing:

    Not yet licensed

    Status of Commercialization:

    Not applicable

    Major Raw Materials Needed

    Chemicals and Solvents.

    Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required

    1 KL Fermenter, Glass reactors, Distillation unit

    Techno-Economics

    Available at request

    Technology Package

    Collaboration sought to improve yield

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