[HTML][HTML] A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts

C Campanale, S Galafassi, F Di Pippo, I Pojar… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
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

A Kushwaha, L Goswami, M Singhvi, BS Kim - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
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 …

Advanced insights on removal of antibiotics by microalgae-bacteria consortia: A state-of-the-art review and emerging prospects

Z Wang, Y Chu, H Chang, P Xie, C Zhang, F Li, SH Ho - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Production of PETase by engineered Yarrowia lipolytica for efficient poly (ethylene terephthalate) biodegradation

KE Kosiorowska, AD Moreno, R Iglesias, K Leluk… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …

Commercialization potential of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycled nanomaterials: A review on validation parameters

V Kumar, N Sharma, M Umesh, R Sharma, M Sharma… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

[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 …