Microplastics contamination is becoming a major concern worldwide. More than 1 million
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …

Plastics are widely used in the global economy, and each year, at least 350 to 400 million
tons are being produced. Due to poor recycling and low circular use, millions of tons …

A growing accumulation of plastic wastes has become a severe environmental and social
issue. It is urgent to develop innovative approaches for the disposal of plastic wastes. In …

Polystyrene is a widely used plastic in many aspects of human life and in industries due to
its useful characteristics of low cost, light weight, ease of manufacture, versatility, thermal …

The role of gut bacteria of mealworms (the larvae of Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus) in
polystyrene (PS) degradation was investigated. Gentamicin was the most effective inhibitor …

Traditional plastics, such as polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP),
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PUR), and other …

Biodegradation of plastic polymers by plastic-eating insects such as the greater wax moth
(Galleria mellonella) might be promising for reducing plastic pollution, but direct in vivo …

Polystyrene (PS) is one of the main polymer types of plastic wastes and is known to be
resistant to biodegradation, resulting in PS waste persistence in the environment. Although …

Although fossil‐based plastic products have many attractive characteristics, their production
has led to severe environmental burdens that require immediate solutions. Despite these …

The useful applications of plastics are as significant as the problems associated with their
disposal. Current waste management strategies are ineffective at preventing the flow of …