Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …

Decades of extensive and exponentially growing production and use of conventional
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …

Bioplastics have long been publicized as a sustainable plastic packaging alternative;
however, their widespread industrialization is still embryonic due to complex challenges …

Revealing the role of functional redundancy is of great importance considering its key role in
maintaining the stability of microbial ecosystems in response to various disturbances …

The plastisphere, a unique microbial biofilm community colonizing plastic debris and
microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments, has attracted increasing attention owing to its …

Bioplastics might be an ecofriendly alternative to traditional plastics. However, recent studies
have emphasized that even bioplastics can end up becoming micro-and nano-plastics due …

The global ocean has been receiving massive amounts of plastic wastes. Marine
biodegradation, influenced by global climate, naturally breaks down these wastes. In this …

In recent years, there has been a surge in annual plastic production, which has contributed
to growing environmental challenges, particularly in the form of microplastics. Effective …

Microbiological degradation of polymers offers a promising approach for mitigating
environmental plastic pollution. This study (i) elucidated the diversity and structure of …

Approximately 9 million metric tons of plastics enters the ocean annually, and once in the
marine environment, plastic surfaces can be quickly colonised by marine microorganisms …