To date, several different microorganisms have been found to participate in the biodegradation of various synthetic plastic materials following their isolation from the soil of plastic-dumping sites, ...

Indole is a ubiquitous nitrogen‐containing aromatic compound that acts both as an environmental pollutant and as a biological signalling molecule. Its inherent recalcitrance demands efficient ...

The marine environment is quite different from the land ecosystem in terms of temperature, oxygen concentration and light intensity, among other factors. Biodegradation of plastic waste on land can ...

Humans are consuming natural resources at a rate much higher than that at which nature can regenerate or replenished. We all know that we depend on the nature to meet our energy need. With advancement ...

Modern agriculture uses a lot of plastic, especially in the form of mulch film that farmers use to cover field soils. This keeps the soils moist for crops, suppresses weeds and promotes crop growth.

Plastic pollution is currently one of the world’s most urgent environmental issues. While we are becoming more aware of the detrimental impact of plastic pollution on the health of the planet and ...

A team of researchers has demonstrated how biological systems could transform the way sustainable urban drainage systems manage polluted soils, pointing to a future in which urban infrastructure is ...

Scientists studying a polyester called PBAT widely used in agriculture have demonstrated its biodegradation in soil - a process that has been suspected to occur, though not conclusively proven, they ...

An Innovative and Accessible Solution The project's approach is simple: on the one hand, phages will be used, which act on bacteria that hinder degradation, thus favoring the work of beneficial ...

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The study of environmental microbiomes has taken on new urgency in light of the pervasive presence of microplastics in natural ecosystems. The ...