Production of the biodegradable plastic PHB (Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) using recombinant Escherichia coli bacteria / by Richard Van Wegen.

Includes bibliographical references (leaves G-1-G-11 ).vii, 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.Substatial developmental work is required to acheive economically attractive poly-hydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production. Aims to improve the understanding of PHA production by recombinant Escherichia coli, with a view to guiding future developmental work. Also suggests numerous areas where further improvements to PHB production are possible, and proposes ways in which they could be implemented.Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, 200