Plastic waste is a growing global pollutant. Plastic degradation by microorganisms has
captured attention as an earth-friendly tactic. Although the mechanisms of plastic …

Polyethylene (PE), a highly prevalent non‐biodegradable polymer in the field of plastics,
presents a waste management issue. To alleviate this issue, bio‐based PE (bio‐PE) …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the conventional plastic used for packaging but disposal
of PET in the natural environment poses significant threats to the ecological system. In the …

This review examines the escalating issue of plastic pollution, specifically highlighting the
detrimental effects on the environment and human health caused by microplastics and …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The utilization of disposable masks during and
subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of mask waste. The …

Antimicrobial hybrid polymer composites are developed for application in floating solar
power plants. To avoid the degradation of the floater because of microbes living in the water …

One of the most noticeable risks that challenge the lives of organisms and human health is
the entry of petroleum compounds such as crude oil into the environment. Herein, a novel …

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is widely used as a gasoline additive with toxicity and
carcinogenicity, and has caused environmental pollution worldwide. Biodegradation is a …

Plastics, an inevitable, unavoidable synthetic resource, have become part of every
individual. The application of plastics has gained importance and increased in demand due …

Single-use facial masks which are predominantly made out of polypropylene is being used
and littered in large quantities during post COVID-19 situation. Extensive researches on …