Various kinds of plastics have been developed over the past century, vastly improving the
quality of life. However, the indiscriminate production and irresponsible management of …

Each year, millions of tons of plastics are produced for use in such applications as
packaging, construction, and textiles. While plastic is undeniably useful and convenient, its …

Plastisphere research necessitates a multidisciplinary approach that integrates
microbiology, environmental science, and chemistry to gain a comprehensive …

Dealing with plastic waste in an environmentally friendly and effective manner has been a
conundrum that much research has attempted to address. An attractive approach is …

Global plastic waste accumulation has become omnipresent in public discourse and the
focus of scientific research. Ranking as the sixth most produced polymer globally …

The unpredictable biodegradation of fluorotelomer (FT)-based per-and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) causes complicated risk management of PFAS-impacted sites. Here, we …

The goal of this study is to provide more in-depth study into the biodegradation of phenol
and to determine the amount of oxygen required for each function in the bacterial cell which …

Biodegradation of polyurethane (PU) plastics is a lower cost and more environmentally
friendly approach to the regeneration of waste plastics than the landfill or incineration …

Microplastics, which refer to small plastic particles with a diameter less than 5 millimeters,
have gained global attention due to their accumulation in soil and waterways, potentially …

Marine plastic pollution is a critical global concern with widespread ecological impacts.
Among the various types of plastic waste, polyurethane (PU), a versatile polymer used in …