Table 3.
Contents of 3-hydroxyvalerate in poly-3-(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) produced byHaloferax mediterraneiutilizing 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 |