Differences in the Plastispheres of Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Plastics: A Mini Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 There has been a steady rise in the production and disposal of biodegradable plastics. Unlike the microorganisms present in the biofilms on non-biodegradable plastic surfaces (the “plastisphere”), the plastisphere of biodegradable plastic has not been ...
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Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsMicrobes can decompose biodegradable plastics on land, rivers and seashore. However, it is unclear whether deep-sea microbes can degrade biodegradable plastics in the extreme environmental conditions of the seafloor.
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Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation [PDF]
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021 In the wake of plastic pollution increasing around the world, biodegradable plastics are one of the fastest-growing segments within the global plastics market. The biodegradation of these plastics depends on diverse factors including, but not limited to,
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Consumers confused 'Where to dispose biodegradable plastics?': A study of three waste streams. [PDF]
Waste Manag ResBiodegradable plastics, either fossil- or biobased, are often promoted due to their biodegradability and acclaimed environmental friendliness. However, as demonstrated by previous literature, considerable confusion exists about the appropriate source ...
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Microbial cell factories for bio-based biodegradable plastics production [PDF]
iScience, 2022 Summary: The misuse of petroleum-based plastics has resulted in serious environmental pollution and resource wastage. Biodegradable plastics can be used as green substitutes for traditional plastics.
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Fungal Diversity and Dynamics during Long-Term Immersion of Conventional and Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment [PDF]
Diversity, 2023 Plastics are associated with a worldwide pollution crisis, with strong negative impacts on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. In marine environments, various organisms are colonizing plastic debris, but few studies have focused on fungal ...
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Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2022 Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat to human health.
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Engineering, Recyclable, and Biodegradable Plastics in the Automotive Industry: A Review. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2022 The automotive industry has used plastics almost since the beginning. The lightness, flexibility, and many qualities of plastics make them ideal for the automotive industry, reducing cars’ overall weight and fuel consumption. Engineering plastics in this
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Replacing Traditional Plastics with Biodegradable Plastics: Impact on Carbon Emissions
Engineering, 2023 In recent years, a great deal of attention has been focused on the environmental impact of plastics, including the carbon emissions related to plastics, which has promoted the application of biodegradable plastics.
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Cyanobacteria as a Promising Alternative for Sustainable Environment: Synthesis of Biofuel and Biodegradable Plastics. [PDF]
Front Microbiol, 2022 With the aim to alleviate the increasing plastic burden and carbon footprint on Earth, the role of certain microbes that are capable of capturing and sequestering excess carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by various anthropogenic means was studied ...
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