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Nikolic, Vladimir, Sava Velickovic, Dusan Antonovic, and Aleksandar Popovic. "Biodegradation of starch–graft–polystyrene and starch–graft–poly(methacrylic acid) copolymers in model river water." Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 78, no. 9 (2013): 1425–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/jsc121216051n.

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In this paper the biodegradation study of grafted copolymers of polystyrene (PS) and corn starch and poly(methacrylic acid) and corn starch in model river water is described. These copolymers were obtained in the presence of different amine activators. The synthesized copolymers and products of degradation were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Biodegradation was monitored by mass decrease and number of microorganisms by Koch?s method. Biodegradation of both copolymers advanced with time, poly(methacrylic acid)-graft-starch

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Choi, In-Hag, Jun-Hyup Lee, and Tae-Ho Chung. "Polystyrene biodegradation using Zophobas morio." Journal of Entomological Research 44, no. 3 (2020): 475. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-4576.2020.00079.1.

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Bule Možar, Kristina, Martina Miloloža, Viktorija Martinjak, et al. "The Potential of AOP Pretreatment in the Biodegradation of PS and PVC Microplastics by Candida parapsilosis." Water 16, no. 10 (2024): 1389. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w16101389.

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Microplastics are an emerging class of recalcitrant organic pollutants that are of general scientific and public interest nowadays. It would be ideal to remove microplastics from the environment through biodegradation, as biodegradation is a highly ecological and economically acceptable approach. Unfortunately, the efficiency of biodegradation of conventional plastic polymers is low. The application of a suitable pretreatment could increase the efficiency of biodegradation. In this study, the applicability of UV-C/H2O2 and UV-C/S2O82− advanced oxidation processes as pretreatments for the biode

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Carreño Farfan, Carmen Rosa, Marilín Sánchez Purihuamán, Teresa Oriele Barrios Mendoza, et al. "Degradación del poliestireno por insectos y microorganismos asociados: Análisis bibliométrico y una revisión narrativa de las técnicas utilizadas en la caracterización." Manglar 21, no. 3 (2024): 359–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.57188/manglar.2024.039.

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Polystyrene, known for its resistance to biodegradation, constitutes a significant source of environmental pollution. However, certain insects and associated microorganisms have been found to degrade it, using this material as a source of carbon and energy. Therefore, the objective of this review is to critically evaluate the characterization techniques used to analyze the biodegradation of polystyrene by insects and associated microorganisms. The aim is to identify the strengths and limitations of these techniques, as well as their contribution to the knowledge of polystyrene degradation in a

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Dhanasekaran, Arun, Kritika Tiwari, Arpita Bhange, Shankha Shubhra Ghosh, and Krishnan Kannabiran. "BIODEGRADATION OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE USING PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA VITARK5." Detritus, no. 30 (March 31, 2025): 99–108. https://doi.org/10.31025/2611-4135/2025.19475.

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Polystyrene, a widely used thermoplastic, polluting the environment in the form of micro/nanoplastics. Though traditional methods are commonly employed for plastic management, microbial degradation remains a more promising and eco-friendly approach. The present study focused on the biodegradation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) using microbes isolated from plastic-contaminated sites and assessing the degradants for their industrial importance. An isolate, VITARK5, was able to grow well in Bushnell Haas agar containing EPS as the only carbon source and was chosen for biodegradation studies. With

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Lee, Hyun Min, Hong Rae Kim, Eunbeen Jeon, et al. "Evaluation of the Biodegradation Efficiency of Four Various Types of Plastics by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from the Gut Extract of Superworms." Microorganisms 8, no. 9 (2020): 1341. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8091341.

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Plastic waste worldwide is becoming a serious pollution problem for the planet. Various physical and chemical methods have been tested in attempts to remove plastic dumps. However, these have usually resulted in secondary pollution issues. Recently, the biodegradation of plastic by fungal and bacterial strains has been spotlighted as a promising solution to remove plastic wastes without generating secondary pollution. We have previously reported that a Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain isolated from the gut of a superworm is capable of biodegrading polystyrene (PS) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).

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Venegas, Sebastián, Carolina Alarcón, Juan Araya, et al. "Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Galleria mellonella: Identification of Potential Enzymes Involved in the Degradative Pathway." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 3 (2024): 1576. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms25031576.

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Galleria mellonella is a lepidopteran whose larval stage has shown the ability to degrade polystyrene (PS), one of the most recalcitrant plastics to biodegradation. In the present study, we fed G. mellonella larvae with PS for 54 days and determined candidate enzymes for its degradation. We first confirmed the biodegradation of PS by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy- Attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) and then identified candidate enzymes in the larval gut by proteomic analysis using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Two of these proteins have structur

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Dewi, Asiska Permata, Erizal Zaini, and Akmal Djamaan. "MANUFACTURE OF PLASTICS FILM CONTAINING OF POLYSTIRENE, POLYCAPROLACTONE, POLY(3-HIDROKSIBUTYRATE-CO-3- HIDROXYVALERATE) AND BIODEGRADATION STUDY IN OCEAN WATER." Jurnal Riset Kimia 7, no. 2 (2014): 107. http://dx.doi.org/10.25077/jrk.v7i2.167.

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ABSTRACTThe manufacture of a biodegradable plastics film containing of polymer synthetic polystyrene(PS) and biopolymer of polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)[P(3HB-ko-3HV)] and biodegradation study in ocean water has been carried out. Plastics filmcontaining of PS/PCL/P(3HB-ko-3HV) produced by blending techniques followed by solventcasting with ratios were of 100/0/0, 95/5/0, 95/0/5, 90/5/5, 85/10/5, 85/5/10. This testing wasconducted based on immersion test method recommend by American Society for Testing andMaterials. Poly blend plastics film PS/PCL/P(3HB-ko

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Di Liberto, Erika Alessia, Giuseppe Battaglia, Rosalia Pellerito, Giusy Curcuruto, and Nadka Tz Dintcheva. "Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Plastic-Eating Tenebrionidae Larvae." Polymers 16, no. 10 (2024): 1404. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym16101404.

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Polystyrene (PS) is an extremely stable polymer with a relatively high molecular weight and a strong hydrophobic character that makes it highly resistant to biodegradation. In this study, PS was subjected to biodegradation tests by Tenebrio Molitor (T. Molitor) and Zophobas Morio (Z. Morio) larvae. Specifically, six different experimental diets were compared: (i) T. Molitor fed with bran; (ii) T. Molitor fed only PS; (iii) T. Molitor fed only PS treated with H2O2; (iv) Z. Morio fed with bran; (v) Z. Morio fed only PS; and (vi) Z. Morio fed only PS treated with H2O2. Therefore, the mass change

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Ho, Ba Thanh, Timothy K. Roberts, and Steven Lucas. "An overview on biodegradation of polystyrene and modified polystyrene: the microbial approach." Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 38, no. 2 (2017): 308–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2017.1355293.

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Miloloža, Martina, Šime Ukić, Matija Cvetnić, Tomislav Bolanča, and Dajana Kučić Grgić. "Optimization of Polystyrene Biodegradation by Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas alcaligenes Using Full Factorial Design." Polymers 14, no. 20 (2022): 4299. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym14204299.

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Microplastics (MP) are a global environmental problem because they persist in the environment for long periods of time and negatively impact aquatic organisms. Possible solutions for removing MP from the environment include biological processes such as bioremediation, which uses microorganisms to remove contaminants. This study investigated the biodegradation of polystyrene (PS) by two bacteria, Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas alcaligenes, isolated from environmental samples in which MPs particles were present. First, determining significant factors affecting the biodegradation of MP-PS was co

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K. Meng, T., D. Y.Y. Beng, A. S. Mohd Kassim, A. H. A. Razak, and N. A. Mohd Fauzi. "Optimization of Polystyrene Biodegradation using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Measured by Simple Colorimetric Method." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.14 (2019): 216. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.14.27567.

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Nearly 280 kilotons of polystyrene (PS) waste being discarded yearly in Malaysia. Banning usage of PS food packaging aims to minimize this “white pollution”. However, the existing PS waste volume remains the same despite the termination of PS production. Therefore, this study has investigated the optimization of biodegradation of PS using isolated strain Bacillus aryabhattai as an alternative solution to the biodegradation of recalcitrant plastic. The effect of pH and temperature as independent variables were studied at three levels each (pH: 6, 7.5 and 9, temperature: 25 °C, 35 °C and 45 °C)

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K. Meng, T., D. Y.Y. Beng, A. S. Mohd Kassim, A. H. A. Razak, N. A. Mohd Fauzi, and . "Optimization of Polystyrene Biodegradation using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Measured by Simple Colorimetric Method." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.14 (2019): 216. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.14.27566.

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Nearly 280 kilotons of polystyrene (PS) waste being discarded yearly in Malaysia. Banning usage of PS food packaging aims to minimize this “white pollution”. However, the existing PS waste volume remains the same despite the termination of PS production. Therefore, this study has investigated the optimization of biodegradation of PS using isolated strain Bacillus aryabhattai as an alternative solution to the biodegradation of recalcitrant plastic. The effect of pH and temperature as independent variables were studied at three levels each (pH: 6, 7.5 and 9, temperature: 25 °C, 35 °C and 45 °C)

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Hou, Liyuan, and Erica L. W. Majumder. "Potential for and Distribution of Enzymatic Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Environmental Microorganisms." Materials 14, no. 3 (2021): 503. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma14030503.

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Polystyrene (PS) is one of the main polymer types of plastic wastes and is known to be resistant to biodegradation, resulting in PS waste persistence in the environment. Although previous studies have reported that some microorganisms can degrade PS, enzymes and mechanisms of microorganism PS biodegradation are still unknown. In this study, we summarized microbial species that have been identified to degrade PS. By screening the available genome information of microorganisms that have been reported to degrade PS for enzymes with functional potential to depolymerize PS, we predicted target PS-d

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Tan, Kian Meng, Noor Akhmazillah Mohd Fauzi, Angzzas Sari Mohd Kassim, and Aisyah Mohd Rehan. "Enhancing SDS-PAGE Detection of Dilute Extracellular Polystyrene Degrading Enzymes Expressed by Bacillus megaterium Strain via Centrifugal Freeze Concentration Method." Trends in Sciences 19, no. 15 (2022): 5613. http://dx.doi.org/10.48048/tis.2022.5613.

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This study aims to enhance the sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) detection and visualization of extracellular polystyrene degrading enzyme expressed by Bacillus megaterium as a result of utilizing polystyrene as a sole carbon source. Dilute polystyrene degrading enzyme expressed in the culture supernatant could not be directly visualized from SDS-PAGE stained with colloidal Coomassie blue stain as it falls below its sensitivity or detection limit level. To overcome this problem, the crude enzyme extract was concentrated via the centrifugal freeze concentrati

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Sugumar, Pradeepkumar, D. Shaaz Moin Sha, Shreya Gowda, T. Vijay, and S. Keerthana. "An assessment on the potential of tenebrio molitor used for biodepolymerization of plastics and polystyrene: influencing factors, various feeding cases and gut microbiota." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1074, no. 1 (2022): 012029. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1074/1/012029.

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Abstract The present study aims to analyze the potential of mealworms (Tenebrio Monitor) used for the biodepolymerization of waste papers, plastics and polystyrenes. The various influencing factors were analyzed such as: temperature, light intensity, moisture content and energy sources. The study was conducted with two types of feeding cases that the first was, the waste papers, plastics and polystyrene were fed with oats (Avena sativa) and the above wastes were added directly to the mealworms without any additional energy sources. A similar weight of 100gms of all three wastes has been added

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Akerele, O. S., O. M. Buraimoh, I. Humphrey, and M. O. Ilori. "Degradation of polystyrene by tropical bacterial and fungal isolates." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 25, no. 9 (2021): 1721–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v25i9.26.

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Plastic waste is one of the major contributing factors to the growth of municipal solid wastes globally. It is a threat to public health and negatively impact the aquatic and terrestrial animals due to its persistence in the environment. Bacterial and fungal isolates were tested for their ability to degrade polystyrene. The cultures were grown on mineral salts medium supplemented with polystyrene as the sole carbon source in 250 mL conical flasks. The polystyrene reduced from 1 g (week 0) to 0.7g (week 7). Statistical analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA) shows a significant difference between

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Begam A.K., Umera, Soundarya S., and Sirajudeen J. "Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Polymer by Microbial Assisted Novel Process." International Journal of Zoological Investigations 08, Special Issue (2022): 28–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.33745/ijzi.2022.v08i0s.004.

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The degradation of polystyrene (PS) and polyurethane (PU), both are foams, is a budding challenge due to increasing white pollution. The present investigation has focused on the microbial assisted biodegradation. Various indigenous microorganisms were isolated from sewage soil. PS – PU foam and bioplastic was used to screen the soil bacteria with biodegradation potential. The screened bacteria were subjected to biodegradation assay such as soil burial and liquid culture in the presence of PS – PU foams and bioplastic in a growth medium. Two microorganism were isolated-- Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Agustria, A., Melati Ferianita Fachrul, Tazkiaturrizki, and Astri Rinanti. "Land Treatment Polystyrene Bioremediation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteria." E3S Web of Conferences 500 (2024): 02010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450002010.

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Products made from plastic material are commonly found in our life. Polystyrene is a type of plastic synthesises. In the nature, polystyrene is known to be recalcitrant due to its complex structural molecule. Number of studies reported that the existence of polystyrene plastic presents various threats for sea animals such as zebra fish, sea urchin’s early development gene, and lowered crustaceans’ life expectancy. This literature study was conducted by collecting various information on polystyrene pollution in the environment and the ability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria to degrade polyst

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Putra, Heri Shatriadi Candra, Norhashima Abd Rashid, and Faridah Mohd Said. "Styrofoam Biodegradation By Soil Bacteria Isolated From Landfill Site In Hospital: Literature Review." International Journal of Health Sciences 3, no. 1 (2025): 27–37. https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v3i1.587.

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Introduction: Styrofoam is commonly used in food and beverage packaging. Styrofoam or polystyrene is made from styrene and benzene. The migration of benzene from packaging materials into foods can cause various diseases. One effort to reduce styrofoam waste is possible by searching for bacteria that can degrade styrofoam naturally. Potential source of place where the bacteria will be discovered is the landfill site in hospital. Material and Methods: This research applied exploratory methods through descriptive qualitative analysis. The stages of the study consisted of biodegradation testing us

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Chauhan, Deepika, Guncha Agrawal, Sujit Deshmukh, Susanta Sinha Roy, and Richa Priyadarshini. "Biofilm formation byExiguobacteriumsp. DR11 and DR14 alter polystyrene surface properties and initiate biodegradation." RSC Advances 8, no. 66 (2018): 37590–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8ra06448b.

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Philippe, Aurélie, Marie Salaun, Maxence Quemener, et al. "Colonization and Biodegradation Potential of Fungal Communities on Immersed Polystyrene vs. Biodegradable Plastics: A Time Series Study in a Marina Environment." Journal of Fungi 10, no. 6 (2024): 428. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jof10060428.

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Plastic pollution of the ocean is a major environmental threat. In this context, a better understanding of the microorganisms able to colonize and potentially degrade these pollutants is of interest. This study explores the colonization and biodegradation potential of fungal communities on foamed polystyrene and alternatives biodegradable plastics immersed in a marina environment over time, using the Brest marina (France) as a model site. The methodology involved a combination of high-throughput 18S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing to investigate fungal taxa associated with plastics compared to t

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Sun, Hong Tao, Liang Li, and Xin Gang Hao. "Biodegradation of DCM Vapor in a Biofilter." Applied Mechanics and Materials 395-396 (September 2013): 561–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.395-396.561.

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Biofiltration of DCM vapor from air stream was discussed in this study. Experimental investigations were conducted on a laboratory scale biofilter, containing mixture of compost and polystyrene inert particles as the filter materials. Activated sludge was used as an inoculum. The continuous performance of biofilter for DCM removal was monitored for different concentrations and flow rates. The removal efficiencies decreased at higher concentrations and higher gas flow rates. A maximum elimination capacity of 8g/(m3·h) was achieved. The response of biofilter to upset loading operation showed tha

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Behzad, Matyakubov, Ramanova Dinara, and Tae-Jin Lee. "MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF POLYSTYRENE BY MEALWORM ISOLATED BACTERIA." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Transactions 5, no. 4 (2023): 145–46. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7783026.

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The proliferation of plastic waste has become a significant environmental issue in the 21st century, and finding effective ways to biodegrade plastic has become a critical strategy to tackle this problem. While microbial degradation experiments on non-hydrolysable or vinyl plastics have a low rate of plastic degradation, hydrolysable plastics, on the other hand, have a much higher rate of plastic degradation. However, the limited bioavailability of plastics to microorganisms poses a fundamental challenge to microbial biodegradation.

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Shereen, Muhammad Adnan, Sadia Mehmood Satti, Asim Abbasi, et al. "Investigating the Polystyrene (PS) Biodegradation Potential of Phanerochaete chrysosporium Strain NA3: A Newly Isolated Soil Fungus." Life 15, no. 6 (2025): 869. https://doi.org/10.3390/life15060869.

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Biochemical monomer upcycling of plastic waste and its conversion into value-added products is deemed necessary, as it provides a greener and more sustainable solution to plastic waste management. In the current study, the polystyrene (PS) biodegradation potential of the fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium NA3 was evaluated using various analytical techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The biodegradation capacity of the fungal strain was furth

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Liu, Renju, Sufang Zhao, Benjuan Zhang, et al. "Biodegradation of polystyrene (PS) by marine bacteria in mangrove ecosystem." Journal of Hazardous Materials 442 (January 2023): 130056. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130056.

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Abbas, T . K. and H. S. Abdulhay. "BIODEGRADATION OF POLYSTYRENE BY PLASTIVORES GREATER WAXWORMS LARVAE (Galleria mellonella)." IRAQI JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 55, no. 1 (2024): 618–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.36103/6p8ryy05.

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This study was aimed to find and test biological methods for reducing the aggregation of plastics such as PS in the environment and study the ability of Greater Wax worms larvae (Galleria mellonella) to eat PS that similar in the its structure to beeswax .Weight loss, morphology changes ,FTIR spectroscopy and GC-mass analysis were performed which showed changes in chemical properties of the PS due to degradation. In this study the percentage of weight loss was 33% in the PS treated with G. mellonella. FTIR of PS frass showed the disappearance of aromatic cycle band that was found in the origin

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Zhang, Ni, Mingzhu Ding, and Yingjin Yuan. "Current Advances in Biodegradation of Polyolefins." Microorganisms 10, no. 8 (2022): 1537. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10081537.

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Polyolefins, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), are widely used plastics in our daily life. The excessive use of plastics and improper handling methods cause considerable pollution in the environment, as well as waste of energy. The biodegradation of polyolefins seems to be an environmentally friendly and low-energy consumption method for plastics degradation. Many strains that could degrade polyolefins have been isolated from the environment. Some enzymes have also been identified with the function of polyolefin degradation. With the development of synthetic

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Li, Liang, Yan Wu, and Xin Gang Hao. "Biodegradation of 1,2-Dichloroethane Vapor in a Biofilter." Advanced Materials Research 807-809 (September 2013): 249–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.807-809.249.

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Biofiltration of 1,2-dichloroethane vapor from air stream was discussed in this study. Experimental investigations were conducted on a laboratory scale biofilter, containing mixture of compost and polystyrene inert particles as the filter materials. Mixed consortium of activated sludge was used as an inoculum. The continuous performance of biofilter for 1,2-dichloroethane removal was monitored for different concentrations and flow rates. The removal efficiencies decreased at higher concentrations and higher gas flow rates. The response of biofilter to upset loading operation showed that the bi

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Cunguan, Jomely, Lizbeth Rojas, Tatiana Morocho, Betsabe Arcos, and Caroline Ortoz. "Biodegradación del plástico con larvas de insecto Tenebrio molitor como contribución interdisciplinar a la biotecnología a la biotecnología medioambiental." CIENCIA UNEMI 16, no. 41 (2023): 28–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.29076/issn.2528-7737vol16iss41.2023pp28-33p.

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Pollution is the greatest human impact on the planet, that is, the environment is made up of natural and artificial elements, their physical, chemical, biological, social and cultural activities and their respective relationships. The objective of this investigation was to analyze the biodegradation of plastics, from larvae of the Tenebrio molitor beetle, as a contribution to the teaching of environmental biotechnology. Basically, the execution of this project was based on 3 stages. The characterization of Tenebrio molitor larvae, the rearing of the larvae and the quantification of the capacit

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Li, Guang Chun, Chun Xiang Piao, Katsuhiko Saido, and Seon Yong Chung. "Isolation and Characterization of a Styrene Trimer Degrading Microorganism." Advanced Materials Research 1073-1076 (December 2014): 666–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1073-1076.666.

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Biodegradation of the styrene trimer was investigated, and its degrading bacteria were screened and isolated. Complex bacteria ST (strain ST1 and ST2) was isolated from contaminated soil by polystyrene and named by strain ST1 and ST2. ST1 and ST2 were identified by 16S rDNA and classified byOchrobactrum intermediumsp. andPseudomonas aeruginosasp., respectively. Biodegradation experiments were performed in batch and styrene trimer was used as a sole carbon source. Isolated two bacteria were used as degrading microorganisms. Initial liquid phase concentration of the styrene trimer was 50 mg/L. 9

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Immanuel, O. M., and I. A. Isaiah. "Polystyrene degradation by bacteria isolated from the larvae of <i>Rhynchophorusphoenicis</i>." Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 40, no. 2 (2024): 99–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njb.v40i2.11.

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The larvae of insects of the order Coleoptera have been reported to biodegrade plastics aided by their chewing mouthparts and the activities of their gut biota. However, there is no report of this ability by the African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). This study aims to the ability of R. phoenicis larvae to biodegrade polystyrene (PS). A total of 100 R. phoenicis larvae were fed for 21 days with PS foam, and afterwards, the gut contents of survivors were investigated for possible PS-degrading bacteria. Bacterial isolates were screened for PS biodegradation in an Erlenmeyer flask with PS

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Huang, Xian Sheng, and Hao Wu. "Biodegradation of Styrene Vapor in a Biofilter." Applied Mechanics and Materials 275-277 (January 2013): 2329–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.275-277.2329.

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a new class of air pollutants posing threat to the environment. Newer technologies are being developed for their control among which biofiltration seem to be most attractive. Biofiltration of styrene vapor from air stream was discussed in this study. Experimental investigations were conducted on a laboratory scale biofilter, containing mixture of compost and polystyrene inert particles as the filter materials. Mixed consortium of activated sludge was used as an inoculum. The continuous performance of biofilter for styrene removal was monitored for differen

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Bule Možar, Kristina, Martina Miloloža, Viktorija Martinjak, et al. "Potential of Advanced Oxidation as Pretreatment for Microplastics Biodegradation." Separations 10, no. 2 (2023): 132. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/separations10020132.

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In the last two decades, microplastics (MP) have been identified as an emerging environmental pollutant. Due to their small size, MP particles may easily enter the food chain, where they can have adverse effects on organisms and the environment in general. The common methods for the removal of pollutants from the environment are not fully effective in the elimination of MP; thus, it is necessary to find a more suitable treatment method(s). Among the various approaches tested, biodegradation is by far the most environmentally friendly and economically acceptable remediation approach. However, i

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Hidayat, Tri Rahayu, Ida Indrawati, and Tati Herlina. "Morphological Structure of Polystyrene Degradated by Soil Bacteria from Sarimukti Final Landfill Cipatat Bandung." International Journal of Science and Society 1, no. 3 (2019): 146–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.54783/ijsoc.v1i3.36.

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The amount of Styrofoam waste in Bandung reaches 27,02 tons per month. Styrofoam used as packaging food or drinks, that are formed on styrene and benzene. The migration of benzene from packaging materials to food can cause various diseases. The most potent source of finding indigenous bacteria that can degrade of synthetic polymers is in the Final Landfill. This research method uses exploratory methods that are analyzed descriptively consisting of the stages of the biodegradation test with the Winogradsky Column method, calculation of the percentage of weight loss of Styrofoam, physical analys

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Ismet, Meutia Samira, Endang Sunarwati Srimariana, Nur Alam Dwi Cahyati, et al. "Biodegradation activities of microplastic polymers by Agelas conifera spongesymbiotic bacteria." Depik 14, no. 2 (2025): 148–56. https://doi.org/10.13170/depik.14.2.35939.

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Research on microplastic (MP) accumulation in marine organisms' tissue have been widely conducted, as well as research on microplastic biodegradation by microbial organisms from the environment. Agelas conifera sponge is proven to accumulate MP in its tissue as well as having bacteria as symbiotic organism. This research aims to screen and study biodegradation activities of A. conifera symbiotic bacteria on MP polymers, also to identify the species of those bacteria isolates. Bacterial Isolation of A. conifera sponge tissue was using Zobell 2216E agar media. Screening and biodegradation assay

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Kim, Hyeong-Woo, Jin Hui Jo, Ye-Bin Kim, et al. "Biodegradation of polystyrene by bacteria from the soil in common environments." Journal of Hazardous Materials 416 (August 2021): 126239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126239.

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Zhang, Yan, Jacob Nedergaard Pedersen, Bekir Engin Eser, and Zheng Guo. "Biodegradation of polyethylene and polystyrene: From microbial deterioration to enzyme discovery." Biotechnology Advances 60 (November 2022): 107991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.107991.

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Song, Yang, Rong Qiu, Jiani Hu, et al. "Biodegradation and disintegration of expanded polystyrene by land snails Achatina fulica." Science of The Total Environment 746 (December 2020): 141289. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141289.

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Yang, Yu, Jialei Wang, and Mengli Xia. "Biodegradation and mineralization of polystyrene by plastic-eating superworms Zophobas atratus." Science of The Total Environment 708 (March 2020): 135233. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135233.

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Dong, Dazhuang, Zhi Guo, Xue Yang, and Yaodan Dai. "Comprehensive understanding of the aging and biodegradation of polystyrene-based plastics." Environmental Pollution 342 (February 2024): 123034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123034.

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Lv, Shiwei, Yufei Li, Sufang Zhao, and Zongze Shao. "Biodegradation of Typical Plastics: From Microbial Diversity to Metabolic Mechanisms." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 1 (2024): 593. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms25010593.

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Plastic production has increased dramatically, leading to accumulated plastic waste in the ocean. Marine plastics can be broken down into microplastics (<5 mm) by sunlight, machinery, and pressure. The accumulation of microplastics in organisms and the release of plastic additives can adversely affect the health of marine organisms. Biodegradation is one way to address plastic pollution in an environmentally friendly manner. Marine microorganisms can be more adapted to fluctuating environmental conditions such as salinity, temperature, pH, and pressure compared with terrestrial microorganis

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Tsochatzis, Emmanouil, Ida Elizabeth Berggreen, Francesca Tedeschi, Konstantina Ntrallou, Helen Gika, and Milena Corredig. "Gut Microbiome and Degradation Product Formation during Biodegradation of Expanded Polystyrene by Mealworm Larvae under Different Feeding Strategies." Molecules 26, no. 24 (2021): 7568. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247568.

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Polystyrene (PS) is a plastic polymer extensively used for food packaging. PS is difficult to decompose and has low recycling rates, resulting in its accumulation in the environment, in the form of microplastic particles causing pollution and harming oceans and wildlife. Degradation of PS by mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) has been suggested as a possible biological strategy for plastic contamination; however, the biodegradation mechanism of PS by mealworms is poorly understood. It is hypothesized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in the degradation of PS by mealworms. This study ca

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Jiang, Shan, Tingting Su, Jingjing Zhao, and Zhanyong Wang. "Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Tenebrio molitor, Galleria mellonella, and Zophobas atratus Larvae and Comparison of Their Degradation Effects." Polymers 13, no. 20 (2021): 3539. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13203539.

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Plastic waste pollution and its difficult degradation process have aroused widespread concern. Research has demonstrated that the larvae of Tenebrio molitor (yellow mealworm), Galleria mellonella (greater wax moth), and Zophobas atratus (superworm) possess a biodegradation ability for polystyrene (PS) within the gut microbiota of these organisms. In this study, the difference in PS degradation and the changes of the gut microbiota were compared before and after feeding PS. The results showed that superworm had the strongest PS consumption capacity and the highest survival rate during the 30 d

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Hidayat, Tri Rahayu, Ida Indrawati, and Tati Herlina. "Biodegradation Styrofoam by Soil Bacteria from Sarimukti Cipatat Bandung Final Disposal Site." Al-Kauniyah: Jurnal Biologi 13, no. 2 (2020): 218–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/kauniyah.v13i2.14529.

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AbstrakStyrofoam digunakan sebagai kemasan makanan atau minuman, dibentuk oleh stiren dan benzena. Migrasi benzena dari bahan kemasan ke makanan dapat menyebabkan berbagai penyakit. Cara untuk mengurangi limbah styrofoam adalah dengan mencari bakteri yang dapat mendegradasi styrofoam secara alami. Sumber potensial untuk menemukan bakteri tersebut adalah di Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Sarimukti. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksplorasi yang dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Tahapan penelitian terdiri atas uji biodegradasi dengan metode Winogradsky Column, perhitungan persentase pe

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Ganesh Kumar, A., M. Hinduja, K. Sujitha, N. Nivedha Rajan, and G. Dharani. "Biodegradation of polystyrene by deep-sea Bacillus paralicheniformis G1 and genome analysis." Science of The Total Environment 774 (June 2021): 145002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145002.

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Leluk, Karol, Beata Hanus-Lorenz, Justyna Rybak, and Magdalena Bożek. "The effectiveness of the biodegradation of raw and processed polystyrene by mealworms." E3S Web of Conferences 22 (2017): 00103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20172200103.

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Yang, S. S., A. M. Brandon, D. F. Xing, et al. "Progresses in Polystyrene Biodegradation and Prospects for Solutions to Plastic Waste Pollution." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 150 (May 2018): 012005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/150/1/012005.

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Shimpi, Navinchandra, Mahesh Borane, Satyendra Mishra, and Meghraj Kadam. "Biodegradation of polystyrene (PS)-poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanocomposites using Pseudomonas aeruginosa." Macromolecular Research 20, no. 2 (2012): 181–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13233-012-0026-1.

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Nikolic, Vladimir, Sava Velickovic, and Aleksandar Popovic. "Biodegradation of polystyrene-graft-starch copolymers in three different types of soil." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 21, no. 16 (2014): 9877–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-014-2946-0.

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