Tenebrio molitor: possible source of polystyrene-degrading bacteria

Abstract Background The excessive use of polystyrene as a packaging material has resulted in a rise in environmental pollution. Polystyrene waste has continually increased water pollution, soil pollution and the closing of landfill sites since it is durable and resistant to biodegradation. Therefore...

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Main Authors: Oleen Machona, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12896-021-00733-3