ArticleBiodegradation2026
Microbial biodegradation of polypropylene microplastics: a comparative assessment of single- and dual-species models.
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Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) are persistent environmentalpollutants with adverse effects on ecosystems and health. Microbial biodegradation is a promising remediation strategy, yet microbial efficiency varies based on species and experimental conditions. However, comparative studies evaluating the performance of single-species and dual-species degradation of polypropylene microplastics (PPMPs) remain limited. Therefore, the present study investigated the PPMP- degradation potential of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, and Lactobacillus plantarum in single- and dual-species systems over a 30-day incubation period under controlled conditions on PPMPs. Growth kinetics, weight loss, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM imaging, and GC-MS analysis were employed to assess microbial degradation of PPMPS. The results demonstrated significant MP degradation in the presence of all bacterial species, with the dual-species model showing enhanced degradation efficiency compared to individual strains. Single-species degradation yielded 28.6% weight loss of MP for P. aeruginosa, 12% for B. subtilis, and 16% for L. plantarum. Dual-species models achieved 49% weight loss in P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis, 32% in B. subtilis and L. plantarum, and 20% in L. plantarum and P. aeruginosa, indicating higher polymer breakdown in the dual-species model. FTIR spectra revealed chemical modifications indicative of polymer oxidation, increased transmittance, e.g., 2978 cm
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