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Bioprospecting indigenous bacteria from landfill leachate for enhanced polypropylene microplastics degradation
Summary
Researchers isolated bacteria from landfill leachate to test their ability to degrade polypropylene microplastics. They identified a novel Staphylococcus haemolyticus strain that reduced polypropylene dry weight by over 25% in 30 days, with surface and chemical analysis confirming structural degradation through hydrolysis and oxidation.
Plastic pollution, especially microplastics (MPs), is a severe environmental threat. Due to the significant environmental issues posed by plastics, it is critical to use an effective and sustainable degradation technique. The study aimed to isolate and identify Indigenous bacterial strains from landfill leachate (LL) to evaluate its potential for degrading Polypropylene microplastics (PPMPs). The investigation identified two bacterial strains, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and novel Staphylococcus haemolyticus, through 16S rRNA analysis, capable of decomposing PPMPs. Following a 30-day treatment period, it was noted that Staphylococcus haemolyticus reduced the dry weight of PPMPs by 25.46 % ± 1.35 %, whereas Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain reduced it by 7.01 % ± 0.85 %. Multiple tests, including weight loss, pH, optical density, total biomass yield, and BATH test of the medium, validated the growth of bacterial strains. The biochemical characteristics of the isolated strains were assessed through Biochemical tests. The study also investigated the surface, chemical, and structural changes in treated PPMPs using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Ion Chromatography (IC) tests. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) study also showed the creation of alcohol, methyl, as well as carbonyl groups due to hydrolysis and oxidation by both bacterial strains. This study implies that the Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial strains are secure and efficient for PPMP bioremediation.
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