Investigation of Alternatives Against Washing Pretreated Hemp Solids to Produce Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) via Cupriavidus Necator (2026)

Highlights PHB produced from unwashed pretreated hemp solids reduced water use. Hydrothermolysis coupled with detoxification gave highest sugar conversion and PHB yield. C. necator utilized lignin derivatives in undetoxified hydrolysates for PHB. Dilution threshold for cell viability was identified