The biodegradation of plastic is a complex phenomenon. The initial biodegradation begins with the formation of microbial biofilm onto the plastic which is called plastisphere (Kirstein et al.2019). This surface formation leads to the progress of bio deterioration. The exopolysaccharides secreted by mic...
making it an important reservoir. However, little research has been conducted on how ARGs are enriched on MPs and how the presence of MPs affects pathogens and ARGs in leachates and soil. MPs possess the capacity to establish unique bacterial populations and assimilate contaminants from their immed...
Plastic pollution in macro- and microplastic forms may transport endogenous [23] and exogenously associated chemicals (i.e., HOCs and metals) [24,25] and serve as surfaces for the development of the microbial “Plastisphere” [26,27]. Floatable plastics can also influence the quality of ...
organic substances through the use of oxidants which do not damage plastics, and were tested using a water-bath therapeutic treatment. Furthermore, an analysis of soil samples taken from the landfills unveiled the ultimate retention of microplastic particles, attributed to leachate and rainwater runoff...