This study focuses on isolating and characterizing novel polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) depolymerase-producing bacteria to enable efficient PHB biodegradation. PHB is a promising biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, requires PHB depolymerase to facilitate its effective depolymerization and mineralization in the environment. We identified Janibacter terrae COS4-44 from oil contaminated tidal flat in Taean, Republic of Korea, demonstrating high PHB degradation efficiency via clear zone formation and enzymatic activity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed increased surface roughness and porosity in degraded PHB films, while Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the cleavage of ester bonds, indicating enzymatic breakdown. The PHB depolymerase gene was successfully cloned and expressed in E. coli, yielding a functional 58 kDa enzyme. Optimal degradation conditions were 40°C, pH 8.0, and 96 h incubation, with 0.15% PHB concentration. Glucose and yeast extract enhanced enzyme activity, whereas heavy metals like Zn²⁺ and Co²⁺ slightly stimulated depolymerase production. These findings highlight Janibacter terrae COS4-44 as a potent PHB degrader, offering potential for sustainable plastic waste management. Further research on degradation metabolites and enzyme engineering could enhance industrial applications.
목차
Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Materials and methods 2.1. Preparation of emulsified PHB medium, films, and degradation assay 2.2. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) 2.3. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis of PHB 2.4. Cloning and overexpression of PHB depolymerase 2.5. Biochemical characterization of the PHB depolymerase enzyme 3. Results 3.1. Physical properties of PHB after biodegradation 3.2. Optimization of PHB depolymerase 4. Discussion 5. Conclusions References
키워드
PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate)DepolymeraseBiodegradationJanibacter terrae COS4-44
저자
Gobinda Thapa [ Department of Life Science and Biochemical Engineering, Sun Moon University, Asan 31460, Korea ]
Tae-Jin Oh [ Department of Life Science and Biochemical Engineering, Sun Moon Universit/Bio Big Data-Based Chungnam Smart Clean Research Leader Training Program, Sun Moon University/Genome-Based BioIT Convergence Institute/Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Biotechnology, Sun Moon University ]
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간행물
간행물명
The Journal of Sciences and Innovation for Sustainable Peace(구 The journal of Hyojeong Academia)
간기
반년간
pISSN
2982-9305
수록기간
2023~2026
십진분류
KDC 238DDC 289
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of Sciences and Innovation for Sustainable Peace(구 The journal of Hyojeong Academia) Vol. 4 No. 1