Degradation of conventional plastic wastes in the environment: A review on current status of knowledge and future perspectives of disposal
Accumulation of plastic wastes has been recently recognized as one of the most critical
environmental challenges, affecting all life forms, natural ecosystems and economy …
environmental challenges, affecting all life forms, natural ecosystems and economy …
Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review
Microplastics pollution is major threat to ecosystems and is impacting abiotic and biotic
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …
Plastic wastes biodegradation: Mechanisms, challenges and future prospects
The growing accumulation of plastic wastes is one of the main environmental challenges
currently faced by modern societies. These wastes are considered a serious global problem …
currently faced by modern societies. These wastes are considered a serious global problem …
Review on migration, transformation and ecological impacts of microplastics in soil
As a type of emerging pollutant, microplastics exist widely in soil and continue to migrate
and transform. Recently, the potential threats of microplastics to soil health and ecological …
and transform. Recently, the potential threats of microplastics to soil health and ecological …
On the degradation of (micro) plastics: Degradation methods, influencing factors, environmental impacts
L Liu, M Xu, Y Ye, B Zhang - Science of the total environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastics and microplastics are difficult to degrade in the natural environment due to their
hydrophobicity, the presence of stable covalent bonds and functional groups that are not …
hydrophobicity, the presence of stable covalent bonds and functional groups that are not …
Distribution of microplastics in soil and freshwater environments: Global analysis and framework for transport modeling
VS Koutnik, J Leonard, S Alkidim, FJ DePrima… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics are continuously released into the terrestrial environment from sources where
they are used and produced. These microplastics accumulate in soils, sediments, and …
they are used and produced. These microplastics accumulate in soils, sediments, and …
Microplastics in agroecosystems-impacts on ecosystem functions and food chain
This work reviews microplastic's impact on agroecosystem components and possible effects
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
[HTML][HTML] Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to polyethylene degradation by Galleria mellonella
A Sanluis-Verdes, P Colomer-Vidal… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Plastic degradation by biological systems with re-utilization of the by-products could be a
future solution to the global threat of plastic waste accumulation. Here, we report that the …
future solution to the global threat of plastic waste accumulation. Here, we report that the …
Microbial degradation of microplastics by enzymatic processes: a review
Microplastics contamination is becoming a major concern worldwide. More than 1 million
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …
Fungal enzymes involved in plastics biodegradation
Plastic pollution is a growing environmental problem, in part due to the extremely stable and
durable nature of this polymer. As recycling does not provide a complete solution, research …
durable nature of this polymer. As recycling does not provide a complete solution, research …