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....
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
PLASTICSAEROBIC bacteriaANAEROBIC microorganismsAIR flowBIODEGRADABLE plasticsCELLULOSEORGANIC compoundsStudies were conducted to establish a simulated system based on the aerobic biodegradation of renewable plastic materials (cellulose, Poly lactic acid (PLA), and bio-base). The experiment consisted...
As an ecofriendly alternative for existing industrial recycling processes for plastic waste as well as for bioremediation of environments polluted with plastic particles, an efficient biological degradation of plastics via microorganisms/enzymes is highly desirable. However, there are only very few microbial...
Environmental degradation of plastics is rapid - hundreds of scientific studies show they degrade faster than most materials.
Since last few decades the uncontrolled use of plastics for various purposes such as packaging, transportation, industry and agriculture in rural as well as urban areas, has elevated serious issue of plastic waste disposal and its pollution. The efficient decomposition of plastic bags takes about 100...
of microbes that are involved in the degradation of both natural and synthetic polymers. Much interest is generated by the degradation of existing plastics using microorganisms. It seems that biological agents and their metabolic enzymes can be exploited as a potent tool for polymer degradation. ...
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 inplasticwaste by digesting and breaking them down into harmless organic matter. And now we're enhancing these microorganisms and enzymes associated...
This means we can significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste by using this technology. 1 Experts often highlight the importance of pre-treatment technologies like alkali or thermal processes to boost gas production from these plastics. By applying these methods before digestion, we ensure that...
Physical recycling can yield plastics with performance similar to or lower than that of virgin plastics; however, it is known that after several cycles, the properties of plastics will gradually decrease, resulting in plastics that are not suitable for reuse and that eventually require degradation ...