ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025
Protein-mediated microbial biodegradation of high-density polyethylene: A comparative study of
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- An Evidence-Level Framework for Evaluating Enzyme-Mediated Plastic and Microplastic Transformation.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- High-performance Fe-Al@BTC MOF for supercapacitor and antibacterial applications: experimental, DFT, and molecular docking studies.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Plastic pollution, particularly microplastics, represents a persistent environmental threat due to their accumulation and ecological hazards. Biodegradation using bacteria provides a sustainable and ecofriendly strategy for mitigating plastic waste. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the biodegradation potential of Methods: A 9 × 9-cm HDPE film was inoculated with either bacterial strain in 100 ml Bushnell-Haas (BH) medium for 90 days. Biodegradation was assessed by povidone-iodine dye permeability, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, weight loss measurement, light scattering, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis. Results: The dye test revealed increased permeability, suggesting pore formation. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed structural modifications, with average pore diameters of 150.08 and 100.21 nm in Conclusion: Both
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