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Comparative analysis of microbial communities on apricot kernel shells and walnut shells influenced by post-harvest conditions
Microplastics
2026
Binal Dobariya,
Dirk Bockmühl
Summary
Apricot kernel shells and walnut shells were evaluated as natural alternatives to synthetic microplastic exfoliants used in cosmetics, with their microbial communities characterized under different post-harvest storage conditions. Replacing petroleum-based plastic microbeads with agricultural byproducts in personal care products could significantly reduce the release of microplastics into waterways.
Walnut shells, Apricot kernel shells, Agricultural by-products, Microbial communities, Alternatives to microplastics, Cosmetics