Harnessing and Degradation Mechanism of Persistent Polyethylene Waste by Newly Isolated Bacteria from Waxworm and Termite Gut Symbionts

Pollution from synthetic polymers, particularly low-density polyethylene (LDPE), poses a significant environmental challenge due to its chemical stability and resistance to degradation. This study investigates an eco-biotechnological approach involving bacterial strains isolated from insect guts—<...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Sameh Samir Ali, Jianzhong Sun, Rania Al-Tohamy, Maha A. Khalil, Tamer Elsamahy, Michael Schagerl, Daochen Zhu, Shimaa El-Sapagh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	persistent pollutants plastic polymers biodegradation insect gut symbionts bioremediation ligninase-producing bacteria
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/8/1929