From raw microalgae to bioplastics: conversion of Chlorella vulgaris starch granules into thermoplastic starch
Alexandre Six, David Dauvillée, Christine Lancelon‐Pin, Alexandra Dimitriades-Lemaire, Ana Compadre, Carole Dubreuil, Pablo Álvarez, Jean‐François Sassi, Yonghua Li‐Beisson, Jean‐Luc Putaux, Nicolas Le Moigne, Gatien Fleury
This study develops a pilot-scale protocol to extract high-purity starch from Chlorella vulgaris and converts it into thermoplastic starch, showing improved mechanical properties compared to commercial starch-based TPS.
Carbohydrate Polymers · May 28, 2024Peer-reviewedPlant Biology