Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from urban biowastes using mixed microbial cultures

Setup and operation of a multistage biotechnological process for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from urban biowastes using mixed microbial cultures, with scale-up from laboratory (TRL 3) to pilot (TRL 6) scale. Extraction and recovery of the produced polymers, and their analysis and characterization using chromatographic techniques.