Synthesis of Poly-(R-hydroxyalkanoates) by Cupriavidus necator ATCC 17699 Using Mexican Avocado (Persea americana) Oil as a Carbon Source

Figure 4

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of the poly-R-hydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) produced by the addition of avocado oil: (A) 0 (control); (B) 5, (C) 10, (D) 15, (E) 20, and (F) 25 percent [v/v]. (a) 600 to 4000 cm⁻¹, (b) 2500 to 4000 cm⁻¹.

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