Biosynthesis and statistical optimization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) produced by Bacillus cereus VIT-SSR1 and fabrication of biopolymer films for sustained drug release

Polyhydroxyalkanoates are a fascinating group of biological polymers, which have attracted extensive attention. An effectual PHB accumulating Bacillus cereus strain VIT-SSR1 was isolated from industrial effluent contaminated site. Plackett-Burman design was used to screen the critical factors affecting PHA production. Response surface method was employed to evaluate the interactive effects between the independent variables. The Central composite...