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Biotechnological Approaches for Monitoring, Mitigating, and Bioremediating Microplastic Pollution: Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Disposable Plastics: A Review

International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026
Amina Ameer, Asim Shahzad, Farooq Ahmad, DHEKRA Ben Amara, Hummera Nawaz, Ameer Khan, Zainab Naseem, Zhanfei Zhang, Qin Mingzhou, Usman Tufail

Summary

This study examined the biodegradation of PBAT (polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate), a certified compostable plastic, under realistic environmental conditions. The research assessed degradation rates, metabolite formation, and microbial community involvement, finding that PBAT biodegradation is strongly dependent on temperature and the presence of specific microbial communities.

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