Multistage Conversion of Eucheuma cottonii Residues into Third Generation L-Lactic Acid
| dc.contributor.author | Chong, Soo Ling | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Inn Shi Tan | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Henry Foo | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Stephanie Chan | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-04T03:04:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-04T03:04:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95439 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
The COVID-19 pandemic increased single-use plastic demand, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives like polylactic acid (PLA) from biodegradable sources. This study explores using Eucheuma cottonii residues for L-Lactic acid (L-LA) production, achieving significant yields through ultrasonic-assisted molten salts hydrates pretreatment. Optimal conditions for L-LA extraction were identified, and exergy analysis across biorefinery scenarios showed the integrated plant had high efficiency and sustainability, demonstrating the potential of macroalgae-based biorefineries for eco-friendly bioplastic production. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | en_US |
| dc.title | Multistage Conversion of Eucheuma cottonii Residues into Third Generation L-Lactic Acid | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | en_US |
| curtin.department | Curtin Malaysia | en_US |
| curtin.accessStatus | Fulltext not available | en_US |
| curtin.faculty | Curtin Malaysia | en_US |
| curtin.contributor.orcid | Chong, Soo Ling [0000-0003-1644-5752] | en_US |
| dc.date.embargoEnd | 2026-06-25 |