Table 3 Contents of 3-hydroxyvalerate in poly-3-(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) produced by Haloferax mediterranei utilizing vinasse
Test compound | Amount (mg) | PHB peak area (Arbitrary units) | PHV peak area (Arbitrary units) | Benzoic acid peak area (Arbitrary units) | mol % HV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard PHBV (Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No. 403121-10 G) | 5.0 | 983639.33 | 404768.50 | 388177.10 | 12.00 |
Sample produced from 25% pre-treated vinasse | 4.8 | 926872.73 | 394958.50 | 323902.10 | 12.36 |
Sample produced from 50% pre-treated vinasse | 4.7 | 879396.30 | 372125.40 | 325204.50 | 14.09 |