Numerous microorganisms and other invertebrates that are able to degrade polyethylene
(PE) have been reported. However, studies on PE biodegradation are still limited due to its …

The discovery of microplastics in freshwater and drinking water sources has raised concerns
about the effectiveness of drinking water treatment facilities in protecting the public from …

In this study, a screening of the efficacy of a microbial consortium of bacteria and fungi
isolated from activated sludge, river sediment, and compost for the degradation of …

The use of fossil fuel-based plastics is harmful for our natural environment. Moreover, these
plastics are single used plastics, difficult to recycle and non-biodegradable. These are …

Plastics are a synthetic or semisynthetic material that is extensively used in our routine life
because of its remarkable characteristics such as thermal, mechanical properties, durability …

The study examines the influence of temperature and pH on the leaching of six heavy metals
(HMs) species: aluminum (Al), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and arsenic …

Degradation of Polyethylene is a great challenge due to its resistance to biodegradation.
This study was aimed at identifying and characterizing Polyethylene degrading bacterial …

Recently, aquatic microcosms have attracted considerable attention because they can be
used to simulate natural aquatic ecosystems. First, to evaluate the development of trends …

Introduction Microplastics (MPs) are widely distributed in the environment, causing damage
to biota and human health. Due to their physicochemical characteristics, they become …

Environmental Pollution due to the unprecedented inundation of microplastics (MPs)
released from various sources is a major concern for most of the environmental & material …