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ClearCharacterization of microplastic degrading bacteria isolated from the Putri Cempo landfill
Researchers isolated bacteria from a landfill in Indonesia and characterized their ability to degrade microplastics, identifying indigenous strains with potential for use in bioremediation of plastic pollution.
Exploration of Plastic-Degrading Bacteria From Marina Beach, Semarang, Central Java
Indonesian researchers isolated bacteria from Marina Beach in Semarang that could degrade plastic, testing their ability to break down polyethylene and polypropylene. The bacteria showed measurable plastic-degrading activity under lab conditions. Identifying locally occurring plastic-degrading microbes supports the development of bioremediation strategies for plastic pollution in Indonesian marine environments.
Characterization of Microplastic Degrading Indigenous Bacteria from Ambon Bay Waters
Researchers characterised indigenous bacteria from Ambon Bay waters for their ability to degrade microplastics, focusing on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) degradation potential and identifying optimal conditions for microbial plastic breakdown.
Isolation and Characterization of Polyethylene and Polyethylene Terephthalate-degrading Bacteria from Jakarta Bay, Indonesia
Researchers isolated bacteria from Jakarta Bay, Indonesia, that showed the ability to degrade polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in laboratory conditions. They identified the most effective bacterial strains and confirmed plastic degradation through weight loss measurements and surface analysis. The study supports the potential of using naturally occurring marine bacteria for bioremediation of plastic-polluted coastal environments.
Isolation of Bacteria and Analysis of Microplastic Abundance from Bagansiapiapi Waters in Riau Province, Indonesia
Researchers isolated and identified bacteria from Bagansiapiapi waters in Riau Province, Indonesia, and simultaneously analyzed microplastic abundance at three sampling locations across surface water and subsurface depths. The study documented microplastic contamination in these Indonesian coastal fishing waters and identified bacterial communities potentially associated with plastic debris.
Potensi Mikroorganisme Sebagai Agen Bioremediasi Mikroplastik Di Laut
This Indonesian review examines microorganisms with the potential to biodegrade microplastics in marine environments, including bacteria that can use plastic as a carbon source. Identifying plastic-degrading microbes is a step toward developing biological remediation strategies for marine microplastic pollution.
Identification and Characterization of Microplastic Degrading Bacteria in Three Landfills of Lampung Province
Researchers isolated and characterized microplastic-degrading bacteria from three landfills in Lampung Province, Indonesia, identifying species capable of using plastic as a carbon source with potential utility for bioremediation of plastic-contaminated sites.
Microplastics under siege: Biofilm-forming marine bacteria from the microplastisphere and their role in plastic degradation
Researchers isolated and screened bacteria from microplastics collected along coastal beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to assess their ability to degrade plastic. One bacterial strain achieved over 10% degradation of low-density polyethylene, with surface analysis confirming physical breakdown of the plastic. The study suggests that naturally occurring marine bacteria colonizing microplastics may play a role in plastic biodegradation in ocean environments.
Bioprospecting Evidence of Polyethylene Degrading Bacteria in the Mojo Pemalang Mangrove Rehabilitation Areas
Researchers conducted bioprospecting in the Mojo Pemalang mangrove rehabilitation areas of Indonesia, identifying bacteria with the capacity to degrade polyethylene microplastics that accumulate in mangrove sediments and inhibit ecosystem recovery. The study provided evidence that PE-degrading bacterial communities are present in these environments, suggesting natural attenuation potential for plastic pollution in mangroves.
Toward sustainable plastic bioremediation using bacterial consortia from aquatic environments.
This study explored the biotechnological potential of native bacteria from diverse aquatic environments to biodegrade synthetic plastics and microplastics. Bacterial consortia isolated from contaminated sites showed promising plastic-degrading capabilities, pointing toward bioremediation strategies for plastic pollution.
Potency of Indigenous Microbes of Piyungan Landfill Yogyakarta for Microplastic Biodegradation
Indigenous bacteria and fungi isolated from a landfill in Yogyakarta, Indonesia showed potential for biodegrading microplastics, offering a nature-based approach to plastic waste remediation.
Isolation and Identification of Four Strains of Bacteria with Potential to Biodegrade Polyethylene and Polypropylene from Mangrove
Researchers screened mangrove sediment and surface water bacteria for the ability to biodegrade polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics, successfully isolating four candidate strains. The identified bacteria showed measurable plastic degradation activity, highlighting mangrove ecosystems as a source of novel plastic-degrading microorganisms.
Screening of Bacillus strains isolated from mangrove ecosystems in Peninsular Malaysia for microplastic degradation
Researchers screened Bacillus strains isolated from mangrove ecosystems in Malaysia for plastic-degrading ability, identifying several strains with activity against synthetic polymers and highlighting mangrove microbiomes as a source of plastic-degrading bacteria.
Microbial Allies in Plastic Degradation: Specific bacterial genera as universal plastic-degraders in various environments
Researchers identified specific bacterial genera capable of degrading multiple types of plastic across different environments including landfill soil, sewage sludge, and river water. They found that certain bacteria, such as Pseudomonas and Bacillus species, consistently appeared as effective plastic degraders regardless of the environment. The study suggests that these universal plastic-degrading bacteria could be valuable candidates for developing bioremediation strategies to address plastic pollution.
Plastic pollution and beyond: do microbes hold the key towards a sustainable solution to this global crisis?
Researchers investigated marine microplastic pollution along the Andaman Sea coastline to establish baseline data on plastic type and abundance, and reviewed the potential of microbial communities to degrade microplastics as part of a broader analysis of biological and bioengineering solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis.
Enrichment and isolation of micro plastic degrading microorganisms from various natural sources
Researchers isolated microplastic-degrading microorganisms from soil and water samples using mineral salt media with polyethylene and polypropylene as sole carbon sources, successfully identifying four distinct microbial isolates capable of degrading these polymers.
Potential Microplastic-Degrading Bacteria from Mangrove Sediment in The Paluh Getah Area, Percut Sei Tuan District
Ten bacterial strains isolated from mangrove sediments in North Sumatra were screened for microplastic degradation, with three promising isolates showing growth on LDPE, HDPE, PET, PP, and PS substrates, identifying mangrove bacteria as a potential source of plastic-degrading microbes.
Polystyrene Microplastics Degradation by Microbial Consortium From Jakarta Bay
Researchers isolated microbial consortia from Jakarta Bay that demonstrated the ability to degrade polystyrene microplastics. The bacterial communities, sourced from biofilm-covered plastic waste in the bay, showed measurable degradation of polystyrene over the study period. The findings suggest that naturally occurring marine microorganisms in polluted environments may have evolved capabilities that could be harnessed for bioremediation of plastic waste.
Bacterial screening in Indian coastal regions for efficient polypropylene microplastics biodegradation
Researchers screened marine bacteria from two coastal regions in India for their ability to break down polypropylene microplastics. They identified several bacterial strains that caused measurable weight loss and structural changes in polypropylene particles over a 60-day period. The study suggests that naturally occurring marine bacteria could potentially be harnessed for biological approaches to reducing microplastic pollution in ocean environments.
DEGRADASI MIKROPLASTIK PADA EKOSISTIM PERAIRAN OLEH BAKTERI KULTUR CAMPURAN Clostridium sp. DAN Thiobacillus sp.
This Indonesian study investigated the ability of a mixed bacterial culture (including Clostridium species) to degrade microplastics in aquatic ecosystems. Biological degradation by bacteria is a promising but challenging approach to reducing the accumulation of persistent microplastic pollution in water bodies.
Identification and degradation potential of microplastics by indigenous bacteria isolated from Putri Cempo Landfill, Surakarta, Indonesia
Researchers isolated and identified bacteria from the Putri Cempo Landfill in Surakarta, Indonesia using Soil Extract Media, then evaluated their ability to degrade different types of plastic contaminants found in agricultural environments, aiming to develop bioremediation solutions for microplastic contamination in farmland soils.
Distribution and biodegradation analysis of polyvinyl chloride microplastic by indigenous bacteria isolated from Supit Urang Landfill, Malang, Indonesia
Scientists isolated bacteria from an Indonesian landfill and tested their ability to break down polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics, using molecular and bioinformatic approaches to identify the best degraders. The findings point toward bioremediation as a potential tool for reducing persistent PVC plastic waste, one of the more toxic and durable plastic types in the environment.
Microplastics in coastal sediments of Pakistan: Site-specific patterns and biodegradation by native bacterial isolates
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination along Pakistan's 850-kilometer coastline and identified seven native bacterial species capable of breaking down common plastics like PET, PVC, and polyethylene — with Pseudomonas azotoformans degrading nearly 38% of polyethylene by weight — pointing toward local microbial solutions for plastic pollution in under-studied regions.
Microbial Isolates in Microplastic-Polluted Soil
Researchers isolated and characterized microbial communities from microplastic-polluted soil, identifying bacteria capable of colonizing plastic surfaces and assessing their potential roles in plastic degradation and soil nutrient cycling.