Larvae of some insect species (Coleoptera and Lepidoptera) can consume and biodegrade
synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and …

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

Most petroleum-based plastics are resistant to biodegradation in the environment.
Observation of damage, penetration, and ingestion of plastics by insects and their larvae …

Biodegradation of plastics has been observed at rapid turnover rate by some insect larvae,
especially those of Coleoptera, in particular Tenebrionidae. Tenebrio molitor larva is well …

Insects play an important role in the ecosystem. In recent years, the global population and
species of insects have shown a dramatic decline. Microplastic pollution has attracted …

In this study, biodegradation of polystyrene (PS) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) by
Zophobas atratus larvae was characterized to investigate fragmentation of ingested …

Biodegradation of petroleum-derived plastics in mealworms has been identified with
different plastic products. To date, however, the responses of mealworm larvae to plastic …

Plastics waste and microplastics including polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS) have
been an environmental concern for years. Recent research has revealed that larvae of …

The obvious contrast between the remarkable durability and the high consumption of plastic
products leads to the deposition of at least 100 million tons of plastics per year in nature …

Insects used to treat organic waste streams and produce valuable protein products are
increasingly exposed to plastic contaminated source material assimilating plastic carbon …