Degradation of polyethylene plastic bags and bottles using microorganisms isolated from soils of Morogoro, Tanzania

Plastics are of great significance in today’s world due to their extensive use such as packaging food and carrying other goods, which have improved the quality of human life. However, plastics have low biodegradability and are persistent in the environment, becoming a major source of pollution. With...

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Main Authors: Monica D. Nakei, Gerald Misinzo, Hamisi Tindwa, Ernest Semu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.1077588/full