[HTML][HTML] A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts
Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
Biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate): mechanistic insights, advances, and future innovative strategies
Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
A comprehensive review on enzymatic biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate
J Qiu, Y Chen, L Zhang, J Wu, X Zeng, X Shi, L Liu… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a polymer synthesized via the dehydration and
condensation reaction between ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PET has emerged as …
condensation reaction between ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PET has emerged as …
Advanced insights on removal of antibiotics by microalgae-bacteria consortia: A state-of-the-art review and emerging prospects
Antibiotics abuse has triggered a growing environmental problem, posing a major threat to
both ecosystem and human health. Unfortunately, there are still several shortcomings to …
both ecosystem and human health. Unfortunately, there are still several shortcomings to …
[HTML][HTML] Production of PETase by engineered Yarrowia lipolytica for efficient poly (ethylene terephthalate) biodegradation
There has been a growing interest in poly (ethylene terephthalate) PET degradation studies
in the last few years due to its widespread use and large-scale plastic waste accumulation in …
in the last few years due to its widespread use and large-scale plastic waste accumulation in …
Microbial colonization patterns and biodegradation of petrochemical and biodegradable plastics in lake waters: insights from a field experiment
F Di Pippo, V Bocci, S Amalfitano, S Crognale… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Once dispersed in water, plastic materials become promptly colonized by
biofilm-forming microorganisms, commonly known as plastisphere. Methods By combining …
biofilm-forming microorganisms, commonly known as plastisphere. Methods By combining …
Catalytic degradation of microplastics
EN Efremenko, IV Lyagin, OV Maslova… - Uspehi …, 2023 - journals.rcsi.science
The spread of microplastics is a serious environmental problem, which attracts increasing
attention. The achievements of analytical chemistry made it possible to accumulate and …
attention. The achievements of analytical chemistry made it possible to accumulate and …
Commercialization potential of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycled nanomaterials: A review on validation parameters
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a polymer which is considered as one of the major
contaminants to the environment. The PET waste materials can be recycled to produce …
contaminants to the environment. The PET waste materials can be recycled to produce …
Production of recombinant cutinases and their potential applications in polymer hydrolysis: The current status
CT de Oliveira, MA de Assis, MA Mazutti… - Process …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cutinases are enzymes that degrade cutin, a component of plant cuticles. Although these
enzymes play biological roles in plant pathogenic microorganisms, researchers suggested …
enzymes play biological roles in plant pathogenic microorganisms, researchers suggested …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of Yarrowia lipolytica potential for the biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) from mooring lines of Oil & Gas offshore platforms
JCS Sales, AM Botelho, ASS Carvalho… - Cleaner Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is a widely used polyester with several
applications, including offshore platforms and mooring lines of the Oil & Gas industry. Due to …
applications, including offshore platforms and mooring lines of the Oil & Gas industry. Due to …