In the more than 100 years since the invention of plastics, various plastic polymers have
been developed that exhibit different characteristics and have been widely used in …

Polyethylene is the second-most-commonly-used commercial polymer. It is used in various
industries, including agricultural mulches, composite materials, and packaging. Since …

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 …

As the global threat of plastic pollution has grown in scale and urgency, so have efforts to
find sustainable and efficient solutions. Research conducted over the past few years has …

Plastic waste management is a pressing ecological, social, and economic challenge. The
saliva of the lepidopteran Galleria mellonella larvae is capable of oxidizing and …

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 …

One of the major environmental issues that modern civilizations are currently dealing with is
the growing amount of plastic waste. Because of how they affect all forms of life, this waste is …

Polyethylene (PE) is a widely used plastic known for its resistance to biodegradation, posing
a significant environmental challenge. Recent advances have shed light on microorganisms …

In recent decades, ecosystems have suffered diverse environmental impacts caused by
anthropogenic activities, including the dumping of plastic waste. This situation has prompted …

The excessive plastics production and its inappropriate disposal contribute to
unprecedented pollution. Galleria mellonella larvae were chosen as the object of this work …