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Degradation of petroleum-based plastics by microbes and microbial consortia / 生物工程学报
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology ; (12): 3520-3534, 2021.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-921445
ABSTRACT
Along with the increasingly serious environmental pollution, dealing with the "white pollution" issue, which is caused by the worldwide use of not readily-degradable or non-degradable synthetic plastics, has become a great challenge. It is an environmentally friendly strategy to degrade synthetic plastics using microorganisms that exist in nature or evolved under selection pressure. Based on the NSFC-EU International Cooperation and Exchanges Project "Bio Innovation of a Circular Economy for Plastics", this review summarized the screening of bacteria, fungi and microbial consortia capable of degrading synthetic plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PUR), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). We also analyzed the role of various microorganisms played in the degradation of petroleum-based plastics. Moreover, we discussed the pros and cons of using microorganisms and enzymes for degradation of synthetic plastics.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Plastics / Polyurethanes / Biodegradation, Environmental / Petroleum / Microbial Consortia Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Year: 2021 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Plastics / Polyurethanes / Biodegradation, Environmental / Petroleum / Microbial Consortia Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Year: 2021 Type: Article