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Biodegradable materials are those materials which can easily be decomposed by the action of microorganisms. Microorganisms degrade the materials and are beneficial for the environment. Biodegradable plastics have the ability to replace petroleum-based plastics which are non-biodegradable. Some bacteria produce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). It is a
Microbial metabolites are produced after a
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