Biodegradable plastics: Mechanisms of degradation and generated bio microplastic impact on soil health

R Kaur, I Chauhan - Biodegradation, 2024 - Springer
Conventional petroleum-derived polymers are valued for their versatility and are widely
used, owing to their characteristics such as cost-effectiveness, diverse physical and …

[HTML][HTML] Utilizing novel Aspergillus species for bio-flocculation: A cost-effective approach to harvest Scenedesmus microalgae for biofuel production

G Tripathi, VK Pandey, S Ahmad… - Current Research in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study aimed to isolate a bioflocculating fungal strain from wastewater collected
from a local bike garage. The isolate showed maximum similarity to Aspergillus species. The …

Bacterial population changes during the degradation process of a lactate (LA)-enriched biodegradable polymer in river water: LA-cluster preferable bacterial …

R Kadoya, H Soga, M Matsuda, M Sato, S Taguchi - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The lactate-based polyester poly [lactate (LA)-co-3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB)], termed LAHB, is
a highly transparent and flexible bio-based polymeric material. There are many unknowns …

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) bioplastic characterization from the isolate Pseudomonas stutzeri PSB1 synthesized using potato peel feedstock to combat solid waste …

M Amir, SF Rizvi, M Asif, A Ahmad… - Biocatalysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global fossil-based plastic industry is at a crucial point, requiring bio-based polymers.
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is formed under nutritional stress conditions; however, efficient …

Purification and characterization of extracellular PHB depolymerase enzyme from Aeromonas caviae Kuk1-(34) and their biodegradation studies with polymer films

M Amir, N Bano, A Gupta, MR Zaheer, Roohi - Biodegradation, 2024 - Springer
PHB depolymerase enzymes are able to breakdown the PHB polymers and thereby get
significant economic value in the bioplastics industry and for bioremediation as well. This …

Isolation of Massilia species capable of degrading Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) isolated from eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) field

G Chhetri, HJ Kim, JM Jeon, JJ Yoon - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) is crucial for replacing petroleum-based plastics, an
essential step towards fostering a bio-based economy. This shift is urgently needed to …

Identification of prevalent leachate percolation of municipal solid waste landfill: a case study in India

P Alam, AH Khan, R Islam, E Sabi, NA Khan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Landfill leachate forms when waste-inherent water and percolated rainfall transfer are highly
toxic, corrosive, acidic, and full of environmental pollutants. The release of leachate from …

Production and functionalization strategies for superior polyhydroxybutyrate blend performance

BN Jaffur, G Kumar, P Khadoo - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effects of blending poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) with
microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), polylactic acid (PLA), lignin, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) …

Shallow shotgun sequencing of healthcare waste reveals plastic-eating bacteria with broad-spectrum antibiotic resistance genes

SW Siew, MHF Khairi, NA Hamid, MFF Asras… - Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
The burgeoning crises of antimicrobial resistance and plastic pollution are converging in
healthcare settings, presenting a complex challenge to global health. This study investigates …

A high-permeability method for extracting purple yam saponins based on ultrasonic-assisted natural deep eutectic solvent

YJ Hou, P Wang, H Zhang, YY Fan, X Cao, YQ Luo… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The extraction of active ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine has received
considerable attentions. In this study, 16 kinds of natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) with …