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Chemical Sciences

Title:	Simultaneous Production of Biodegradable Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and Violacein Pigment from Himalayan Bacteria
Area:	Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Focus Area:	Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production
Social Benefits:	CSIR-IHBT has developed a bioprocess for lab scale production and extraction of bioplastic and violacein pigment and aim to develop bioplastic blends for commodity applications in packaging, carry bags and coating applications. The salient features of the process are: Niche specific novel Himalayan bacterium isolate, Produces bioplastic up to 70% of its dry cell weight, Uses simple sugars as source of carbon, Simultaneous production of bioplastic and valuable violacein pigment.
Developing Agency:	CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Himachal Pradesh
Technology Readiness Index:	Technology Development
Email:	director@ihbt.res.in
Website Link :	http://www.ihbt.res.in
Source (more info) :	https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

Considering the importance of the bioplastics, CSIR-IHBT has identified a unique Himalayan bacterium isolate PCH194 capable of synthesizing PHAs up to 70% of its dry cell weight. In addition, the bacterium simultaneously produces pigment violacein that finds application in textile, cosmetics and pharma industries. Violacein has been attributed with antioxidant, antitumoural, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activities.