Lastly, this review focuses on enhancing the understanding of the degradation ability of microorganisms using contemporary biotechnological tools.doi:10.1016/j.eti.2019.100567Shweta JaiswalBabita SharmaPratyoosh ShuklaEnvironmental Technology & Innovation
Bacteria and fungi can also degrade plastics. We review state-of-the-art microbial technologies for sustainable production and degradation of bio-based plastics and highlight the potential contributions of microorganisms to a circular economy for plastics....
Environmental degradation of plastics is rapid - hundreds of scientific studies show they degrade faster than most materials.
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The growing worldwide production of synthetic plastics leads to increased amounts of plastic pollution. Even though microbial degradation of plastics is kn
Synthetic plastics include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PUR), etc. Because of their large molecular weights, high hydrophobic characters and high chemic
Biological degradation of plastics: A comprehensive review The enzymatic degradation of polymers by hydrolysis is a two-step process: first, the enzyme binds to the polymer substrate then subsequently catalyzes a hydrolytic cleavage. PHB can be degraded either by the action of intracellular and extrace...
We're breaking the mold when it comes to plastics on this planet. We’ve discovered microorganisms that naturally feed off the chemicals and compounds in plastic waste by digesting and breaking them down into harmless organic matter. And now we're enhancing these microorganisms and enzymes associat...
A number of microorganisms are able to degrade a wide-ranging variety of commonly used synthetic plastics, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene furanoate (PEF), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), polyurethane (PUR), and polyethylene (PE). ...
with high prevalence of pollutants. The present review discusses the use and abundance of these plastic additives, their health-related risks, the microorganisms capable of degrading them, the proposed mechanism of biodegradation, and current innovations capable of improving the efficiency of ...