Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers in mesophilic aerobic environments
Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
Management of environmental plastic pollution: A comparison of existing strategies and emerging solutions from nature
RA Dunn, NA Welden - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2023 - Springer
The recalcitrance of modern plastics is a key driver of the accretion of plastics in both waste
management streams and the environment. As a result, the management of plastic waste …
management streams and the environment. As a result, the management of plastic waste …
Biodegradation of microplastics derived from controlled release fertilizer coating: Selective microbial colonization and metabolism in plastisphere
Coated controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are widely used in agriculture, and the
persistent presence of residual polymer coating has raised environmental concerns. This …
persistent presence of residual polymer coating has raised environmental concerns. This …
Joint effect of black carbon deriving from wheat straw burning and plastic mulch film debris on the soil biochemical properties, bacterial and fungal communities
X Yuan, S Ma, H Geng, M Cao, H Chen, B Zhou… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Black carbon (BC) formed after straw burning remains in farmland soil and coexists with
plastic mulch film (PMF) debris. It is unclear how BC influences soil multifunctionality in the …
plastic mulch film (PMF) debris. It is unclear how BC influences soil multifunctionality in the …
Biodegradable PVA-based films for delivery of Bacillus megaterium as seed coating
The synthetic polymer Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is known for its water solubility, non-toxicity,
biodegradability, and high biocompatibility with cells. These characteristics make it a …
biodegradability, and high biocompatibility with cells. These characteristics make it a …
Anti-multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and anti-dermatophyte activities of secondary metabolites of the endophytic fungus Penicillium brevicompactum ANT13 …
This study aims to identify and assess the antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi found in
the endemic plant Abies numidica. Among all isolates, the ANT13 isolate demonstrated …
the endemic plant Abies numidica. Among all isolates, the ANT13 isolate demonstrated …
Microplastics from agricultural mulch films: Biodegradation and ecotoxicity in freshwater systems
The application of bio-based biodegradable mulch films in agriculture has raised
environmental concerns regarding their potential impacts on adjacent freshwater …
environmental concerns regarding their potential impacts on adjacent freshwater …
A Fluorescent Polyvinyl Alcohol Film with Efficient Photodynamic Antimicrobial Performance Enabled by Berberine/Phytic Acid Salt for Food Preservation
Y Ning, W Yang, S Liu, J Xu, X Cheng… - Advanced Functional …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Food packaging that impedes microbial growth and can be safely used is critical to attenuate
food spoilage. Herein, a green berberine/phytate salt (BPA) is successfully synthesized and …
food spoilage. Herein, a green berberine/phytate salt (BPA) is successfully synthesized and …
Biodegradation and mineralization of bisphenol A by a novel soil-derived fungus Paraconiothyrium brasiliense mediated by extracellular laccase
Bisphenol A (BPA), involved in plastic manufacturing, has indeed raised major threats due to
its pervasive and potentially hazardous effects on human life and the environment …
its pervasive and potentially hazardous effects on human life and the environment …
Double-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol/starch bioplastic with superior water-resistance and flame retardancy
J Yu, X Xu, Z Zhuang, J Tan, W Huang, R Ou… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The high water solubility and flammability of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) limits its further
widespread use in areas such as bioplastic and green packaging. In this study, double …
widespread use in areas such as bioplastic and green packaging. In this study, double …