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ClearIsolation and Identification of Plastic Degrading Fungi from Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Researchers isolated 12 fungal species from plastic dump yards and waste sites in Bangalore, India, identifying Penicillium, Aspergillus niger, and Trichoderma as the most dominant plastic-degrading candidates. The study used serial dilution, spread plating, and microscopy techniques to characterize these fungi, which demonstrated potential for eco-friendly biodegradation of plastic waste in landfills.
Biodegradation of Low Density Polyethylene by the Fungus Cladosporium sp. Recovered from a Landfill Site
Researchers demonstrated that the fungus Cladosporium sp., isolated from a landfill site, can biodegrade low-density polyethylene, showing measurable weight loss and surface structural changes in treated plastic films over the incubation period.
Screening of Fungal Isolates for Biodegradation Potentials of Low-Density Polyethylene from Selected Dumpsites
Researchers screened fungi isolated from soil at Nigerian waste dump sites for their ability to degrade low-density polyethylene plastic, identifying candidate species for potential use in bioremediation. Fungal biodegradation of common plastics like LDPE could help address plastic waste in environments with poor waste management infrastructure.
Potential of fungi isolated from the dumping sites mangrove rhizosphere soil to degrade polythene
Researchers screened 109 fungal isolates from mangrove rhizosphere soils in India and identified two Aspergillus species — A. terreus and A. sydowii — capable of significantly degrading polyethylene plastic, with one strain reducing tensile strength by over 94%. The findings expand the toolkit of plastic-degrading microorganisms and support the use of mangrove fungi in bioremediation of polyethylene waste.
Cladosporium cladosporioides (strain Clc/1): a candidate for low-density polyethylene degradation
Researchers isolated 47 fungal strains from plastic debris collected in the field and tested their ability to break down low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic, finding that only one strain, Cladosporium cladosporioides, visibly degraded the plastic surface after 90 days. Using a combination of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, they confirmed early-stage chemical breakdown of the plastic, suggesting this common environmental fungus has potential for biological plastic degradation.
The Diversity of Fungi in Landfill and their Potential to Degrade Plastic
Researchers isolated 24 fungal morphotypes from plastic waste samples at Terjun Landfill in Medan, Indonesia, screening them for plastic-degradation potential on mineral salt medium with plastic powder. Among five promising isolates identified by molecular methods — including Fusarium solani, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Aspergillus niger — the Fusarium solani isolate achieved 20.83% weight reduction of low-density polyethylene sheets after 45 days.
Exploring Fungi-mediated Biodegradation Pathway of Polymers in Environmental Systems(Dump Sites)
This study explored how fungi found at waste dump sites can break down plastic polymers including nylon bags. Species such as Aspergillus niger were identified and showed some capacity for polymer degradation, suggesting potential use in plastic bioremediation.
Identification and Screening of Enzymatic Activity of Degrading Fungi Microplastics in Three Final Processing Sites (TPA) in the Province Lampung
Researchers screened fungi from three landfill sites in Lampung Province, Indonesia for microplastic-degrading enzymatic activity, identifying several fungal strains capable of degrading plastic polymers as candidates for bioremediation applications.
Biodegradation of municipal plastic wastes collected from solid waste landfills of Jammu, India
This study tested soil bacteria and fungi isolated from a landfill in Jammu, India, for their ability to biodegrade low-density polyethylene and other municipal plastic wastes. Identifying landfill-derived microorganisms capable of degrading common plastics could lead to bioremediation strategies for plastic-contaminated sites.
Biodegradation of polyethylene by indigenous fungi from waste recycling site, South West, Nigeria
Researchers isolated fungi from a Nigerian plastic dumpsite and found that Aspergillus nidulans, Eurotium repens, and Penicillium chrysogenum can break down polyethylene plastic, causing measurable weight loss and chemical changes in the plastic. These naturally occurring fungi could offer a cheap, eco-friendly method for managing plastic waste in developing countries.
In Vitro and Ex Situ Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene by a Rhizopus sp. Strain Isolated from a Local Dumpsite in North-East Algeria
A Rhizopus sp. fungal strain isolated from an Algerian landfill was tested for its ability to degrade low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic bags in laboratory conditions. The fungus reduced the weight and altered the surface structure of LDPE samples over time, indicating partial biodegradation. Landfill environments may harbor fungi with potential for plastic bioremediation applications.
Myco-remediation of plastic pollution: current knowledge and future prospects
Researchers reviewed the growing body of evidence showing that fungi can break down common plastics — including polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene — by secreting specialized enzymes that attack and mineralize plastic polymers, with many effective species coming from the Aspergillus and Penicillium families. The review calls for metagenomic approaches to discover more plastic-degrading fungi and develop them into practical bioremediation tools.
Bioprospecting indigenous bacteria from landfill leachate for enhanced polypropylene microplastics degradation
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.
Microbial Biodegradation of Synthetic Polyethylene and Polyurethane Polymers by Pedospheric Microbes: Towards Sustainable Environmental Management
Researchers isolated fungi and bacteria from dumpsite soils and tested their ability to break down polyethylene and polyurethane plastics. They found that several microbial species showed notable biodegradation potential under laboratory conditions. The study suggests that soil microorganisms naturally adapted to waste environments could offer a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to managing synthetic plastic pollution.
Bioprospecting of Mangrove Filamentous Fungi for the Biodegradation of Polyethylene Microplastics
Researchers screened mangrove-associated filamentous fungi for the ability to biodegrade polyethylene microplastics, identifying candidate strains with plastic-degrading potential. Selected fungal isolates showed measurable polyethylene degradation activity, expanding the known roster of plastic-degrading organisms and highlighting mangrove ecosystems as a source of environmentally relevant bioremediation agents.
An overview on role of fungi in systematic plastic degradation
This review examines the role of fungi in plastic degradation, surveying fungal species and enzymes capable of breaking down common polymers and discussing their potential for sustainable bioremediation of plastic pollution in the environment.
Degradation of microplastics in artificially polluted soil by bacterial and fungal isolates originating from landfill leachate
Researchers tested whether bacterial and fungal isolates from landfill leachate could degrade polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics in artificially polluted agricultural soil, finding that the microbial isolates showed measurable degradation activity against both polymer types.
Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Plastic-Degrading Bacteria From Soil for PWM
Scientists isolated bacteria from soil near garbage sites and identified strains capable of degrading plastic materials, with scanning electron microscopy revealing physical damage — holes and cracks — to plastic surfaces after bacterial exposure within 30 days. The study contributes to the search for soil microbes that could be harnessed for biological plastic waste management. Biodegradation by indigenous soil bacteria could offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to landfilling or incineration of plastic waste.
Biodegradation of Plastics by Fungi
This review examines how fungi — including naturally occurring species found in soil and marine environments — can break down common plastic polymers including polyethylene under low-nutrient conditions. Laboratory evidence suggests some fungal species can degrade plastic pellets, reducing their mass and size, offering a potentially cheaper and more ecologically compatible alternative to industrial plastic disposal methods. Scaling up fungal biodegradation remains a challenge, but the findings suggest microbes could play a significant role in reducing environmental microplastic accumulation over time.
Optimizing Eco-Friendly Degradation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Using Environmental Strains of Malassezia Species and Aspergillus fumigatus
Researchers isolated fungi from landfill soils and identified strains of Aspergillus and Malassezia species capable of degrading polyvinyl chloride plastic. They optimized conditions for the fungi's depolymerase activity and found that temperature, pH, and metal ion supplements significantly influenced degradation efficiency. The study suggests that these environmental fungi could contribute to eco-friendly approaches for reducing PVC plastic pollution.
Ability of fungi isolated from plastic debris floating in the shoreline of a lake to degrade plastics
Researchers isolated over 100 fungal strains from plastic debris floating in a Swiss lake and tested their ability to degrade polyethylene and polyurethane, finding that none could degrade polyethylene but four species degraded polyurethane. The results highlight the limited capacity of naturally occurring plastic-colonizing fungi to break down the most abundant plastic polymers in the environment.
Effect of Fungi Isolated from Different Plastic Polluted Sites on Low Density Polyethylene Material Degradation with Reference to SEM Analysis
Fungi isolated from plastic-polluted environments were tested for their ability to degrade low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a common packaging plastic, under laboratory conditions. Microscopic analysis confirmed surface degradation, suggesting that naturally occurring fungi from contaminated sites may have enhanced plastic-degrading ability.
Plastic-inhabiting fungi in marine environments and PCL degradation activity
Researchers collected fungi growing on plastic waste along Korean coastlines and tested their ability to break down a biodegradable plastic called polycaprolactone (PCL), finding that 87 out of 108 species identified showed some degradation ability. This suggests that ocean plastic surfaces host a diverse community of fungi that could potentially be harnessed to biologically break down plastic pollution in marine environments.
A study on the ability of some fungi isolated from oil soil contaminated to biodegradation plastic and paper waste in Kirkuk city
Researchers evaluated the capacity of fungi isolated from oil-contaminated soil in Kirkuk City, Iraq to biodegrade plastic and paper waste under laboratory conditions, testing fungal isolates on different substrate types over defined incubation periods. The study identified several fungal species with measurable plastic-degrading activity, contributing to knowledge of soil microbial biodegradation potential in petroleum-contaminated environments.