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Curren E, Leong SCY. Plankton assemblages from microplastics of tropical coastal environments reveal high diversity and evidence of toxic species. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 193:106251. [PMID: 37952304 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.106251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Microplastics are a major constituent of plastic waste and are of an increasing global concern. Although microplastics are prevalent in marine ecosystems, the characterisation of plankton communities has been largely neglected in this aspect, especially in tropical ecosystems. To better understand the role of microplastics as a carrier of harmful plankton in marine ecosystems, epiplastic plankton communities in tropical marine ecosystems were studied from beach sediments along the Johor and Singapore Straits. Complementary analysis of microscopy and high throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA (V3-V4) and 18S (V4) rRNA regions provided evidence that the plastisphere provided an appropriate environment to host a wide range of planktonic organisms. An average of 781 OTUs were identified across the three sampling sites. The structures of plankton communities were distinct across the sampling sites and were generally dominated by dinoflagellates, fungi and chlorophytes. We demonstrate that marine microplastics serve as microhabitats that are a host to harmful phytoplankton species, including viable resting cysts of dinoflagellates. Furthermore, plastics isolated from the location with the greatest anthropogenic influence demonstrated the greatest plankton diversity. This study presents evidence of diverse toxic plankton species present on the plastisphere and highlights its importance as a vector of the transport of harmful opportunistic species in relation to anthropogenic influence, in the marine environment.
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- Emily Curren
- St. John's Island National Marine Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, 18 Kent Ridge Road, 119227, Singapore.
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- St. John's Island National Marine Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, 18 Kent Ridge Road, 119227, Singapore
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Meyer Cifuentes IE, Degenhardt J, Neumann-Schaal M, Jehmlich N, Ngugi DK, Öztürk B. Comparative biodegradation analysis of three compostable polyesters by a marine microbial community. Appl Environ Microbiol 2023; 89:e0106023. [PMID: 38014952 PMCID: PMC10734441 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01060-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Biodegradable plastics can be used in applications where the end product cannot be efficiently recycled due to high levels of contaminations, e.g., food or soil. Some of these plastics have a dedicated end of life, such as composting, but their degradation in the marine environment is poorly understood. In this study we showed that marine microbial communities can degrade a range of biodegradable polymers with different physical and chemical properties and use these as a sole carbon source for growth. We have also provided insights into the degradation mechanisms using a combined metagenomic and metaproteomic approach. In addition, we have identified three new enzymes that are capable of degrading both aliphatic polymers and aliphatic-aromatic copolymers, which can be used for biotechnological applications.
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- Ingrid E. Meyer Cifuentes
- Junior Research Group Microbial Biotechnology, Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Junior Research Group Microbial Biotechnology, Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Research Group Metabolomics, Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Microorganisms, Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Junior Research Group Microbial Biotechnology, Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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Jeon Y, Jin H, Kong Y, Cha HG, Lee BW, Yu K, Yi B, Kim HT, Joo JC, Yang YH, Lee J, Jung SK, Park SH, Park K. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Degradation by Bacillus infantis sp. Isolated from Soil and Identification of phaZ and bdhA Expressing PHB Depolymerase. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1076-1083. [PMID: 37311705 PMCID: PMC10468675 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2303.03013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a biodegradable and biocompatible bioplastic. Effective PHB degradation in nutrient-poor environments is required for industrial and practical applications of PHB. To screen for PHB-degrading strains, PHB double-layer plates were prepared and three new Bacillus infantis species with PHB-degrading ability were isolated from the soil. In addition, phaZ and bdhA of all isolated B. infantis were confirmed using a Bacillus sp. universal primer set and established polymerase chain reaction conditions. To evaluate the effective PHB degradation ability under nutrient-deficient conditions, PHB film degradation was performed in mineral medium, resulting in a PHB degradation rate of 98.71% for B. infantis PD3, which was confirmed in 5 d. Physical changes in the degraded PHB films were analyzed. The decrease in molecular weight due to biodegradation was confirmed using gel permeation chromatography and surface erosion of the PHB film was observed using scanning electron microscopy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study on B. infantis showing its excellent PHB degradation ability and is expected to contribute to PHB commercialization and industrial composting.
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- Yubin Jeon
- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Republic of Korea
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Bher A, Mayekar PC, Auras RA, Schvezov CE. Biodegradation of Biodegradable Polymers in Mesophilic Aerobic Environments. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12165. [PMID: 36293023 PMCID: PMC9603655 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and sustainable relationship with plastics. Biodegradable polymers derived from bio- and fossil-based sources have emerged as one feasible alternative to overcome inconveniences associated with the use and disposal of non-biodegradable polymers. The biodegradation process depends on the environment's factors, microorganisms and associated enzymes, and the polymer properties, resulting in a plethora of parameters that create a complex process whereby biodegradation times and rates can vary immensely. This review aims to provide a background and a comprehensive, systematic, and critical overview of this complex process with a special focus on the mesophilic range. Activity toward depolymerization by extracellular enzymes, biofilm effect on the dynamic of the degradation process, CO2 evolution evaluating the extent of biodegradation, and metabolic pathways are discussed. Remarks and perspectives for potential future research are provided with a focus on the current knowledge gaps if the goal is to minimize the persistence of plastics across environments. Innovative approaches such as the addition of specific compounds to trigger depolymerization under particular conditions, biostimulation, bioaugmentation, and the addition of natural and/or modified enzymes are state-of-the-art methods that need faster development. Furthermore, methods must be connected to standards and techniques that fully track the biodegradation process. More transdisciplinary research within areas of polymer chemistry/processing and microbiology/biochemistry is needed.
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- Anibal Bher
- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Instituto de Materiales de Misiones, CONICET-UNaM, Posadas 3300, Misiones, Argentina
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- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Instituto de Materiales de Misiones, CONICET-UNaM, Posadas 3300, Misiones, Argentina
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Kim SH, Cho JY, Cho DH, Jung HJ, Kim BC, Bhatia SK, Park SH, Park K, Yang YH. Acceleration of Polybutylene Succinate Biodegradation by Terribacillus sp. JY49 Isolated from a Marine Environment. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14193978. [PMID: 36235926 PMCID: PMC9571400 DOI: 10.3390/polym14193978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a bioplastic substitute for synthetic plastics that are made from petroleum-based products such as polyethylene and polypropylene. However, the biodegradation rate of PBS is still low and similar to that of polylactic acid (PLA). Moreover, our knowledge about degrader species is limited to a few fungi and mixed consortia. Here, to identify a bacterial degrader to accelerate PBS degradation, we screened and isolated Terribacillus sp. JY49, which showed significant degradability. In order to optimize solid and liquid culture conditions, the effect of factors such as temperature, additional carbon sources, and salt concentrations on degradation was confirmed. We observed a degradation yield of 22.3% after 7 days when adding 1% of glucose. Additionally, NaCl was added to liquid media, and degradation yield was decreased but PBS films were broken into pieces. Comparing the degree of PBS degradation during 10 days, the degradation yield was 31.4% after 10 days at 30 °C. Alteration of physical properties of films was analyzed by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). In addition, Terribacillus sp. JY49 showed clear zones on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polycaprolactone (PCL), and copolymers such as P(3HB-co-3HV) and P(3HV-co-4HB), exhibiting a broad spectrum of degradation activities on bioplastics. However, there was no significant difference in absorbance when esterase activity was examined for different types of bioplastics. Overall, Terribacillus sp. JY49 is a potential bacterial strain that can degrade PBS and other bioplastics, and this is the first report of Terribacillus sp. as a bioplastic degrader.
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- Su Hyun Kim
- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
- Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Korea
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
- Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-450-2-3936
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Brakstad OG, Sørensen L, Hakvåg S, Føre HM, Su B, Aas M, Ribicic D, Grimaldo E. The fate of conventional and potentially degradable gillnets in a seawater-sediment system. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 180:113759. [PMID: 35605376 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Abandoned gillnets in the marine environment represent a global environmental risk due to the ghost fishing caused by the nets. Degradation of conventional nylon gillnets was compared to that of nets made of polybutylene succinate co-adipate-co-terephthalate (PBSAT) that are designed to degrade more readily in the environment. Gillnet filaments were incubated in microcosms of natural seawater (SW) and marine sediments at 20 °C over a period of 36 months. Tensile strength tests and scanning electron microscopy analyses showed weakening and degradation of the PBSAT filaments over time, while nylon filaments remained unchanged. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry revealed potential PBSAT degradation products associated with the filament surfaces, while nylon degradation products were not detected by these analyses. Microbial communities differed significantly between the biofilms on the nylon and PBSAT filaments. The slow deterioration of the PBSAT gillnet filaments shown here may be beneficial and reduce the ghost fishing periods of these gillnets.
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- SINTEF Ocean, Dept. Energy and Transport, Norway
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- SINTEF Ocean, Dept. Aquaculture, Norway
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- SINTEF Ocean, Dept. Climate and Environment, Norway
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- SINTEF Ocean, Dept. Fisheries and New Biomarine Industry, Norway
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Cerbule K, Grimaldo E, Herrmann B, Larsen RB, Brčić J, Vollstad J. Can biodegradable materials reduce plastic pollution without decreasing catch efficiency in longline fishery? MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 178:113577. [PMID: 35339062 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Longlining is a widely used fishing method. During longline fishing, some of the snoods connecting the hooks to the mainline are often lost at sea. Since snoods are made of nylon or polyester, lost snoods contribute to marine plastic pollution. Replacing nylon or polyester with a new material made of biodegradable plastics can potentially reduce macro- and microplastic pollution that is caused by lost snoods. In this study, we estimated the risk for snood loss in a longline fishery targeting haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus (Linnaeus, 1758)) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua (Linnaeus, 1758)) in Barents Sea. Further, we compared catch efficiency in this fishery for snoods made of biodegradable and nylon materials. No significant differences were found between the two materials. Therefore, catch efficiency does not represent a barrier for using biodegradable materials in snoods.
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- UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway; SINTEF Ocean, Trondheim, Norway
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- UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway; SINTEF Ocean, Trondheim, Norway; DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark, Hirtshals, Denmark
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- University of Split, Department of Marine Studies, Croatia
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Biodegradation of PBSA Films by Elite Aspergillus Isolates and Farmland Soil. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071320. [PMID: 35406195 PMCID: PMC9002719 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Plastic films are widely used in current agricultural practices; however, most mulch films used are discarded and buried in the land after harvest, having adverse environmental impacts. To solve this environmental problem, the demand for biodegradable mulch has been increasing in recent years. Polybutylene succinate-co-adipate (PBSA) is a biodegradable polymer with good ductility and can be used for packaging and mulching. In this study, we isolated two elite fungal strains for PBSA degradation from farmlands, i.e., Aspergillus fumigatus L30 and Aspergillus terreus HC, and the latter showed better degradation ability than the former. It is noteworthy that biodegradation of PBSA by A. terreus is reported for the first time, which revealed unique characteristics. In the soil burial test, even the soil with relatively poor degradation ability could be improved by the addition of elite fungal mycelia. In substrate specificity analyses of soil samples, PBSA could induce the synthesis of lipolytic enzymes of indigenous microbes to degrade substrates with medium and long carbon chains in soil. Furthermore, PBSA residues or fungal mycelia supplementation in soils had no adverse effect on the seed germination rate, seedling growth, or mature plant weight of the test green leafy vegetable. Taken together, the results of this study not only advance our understanding of the biodegradation of PBSA films by filamentous fungi but also provide insight into improving the efficiency of biodegradation in soil environments.
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Biodegradability of poly(butylene n-alkylenedionate)s composed of long-methylene chains as alternative polymers to polyethylene. Polym Degrad Stab 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Urbanek AK, Strzelecki MC, Mirończuk AM. The potential of cold-adapted microorganisms for biodegradation of bioplastics. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 119:72-81. [PMID: 33045489 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Due to the extensive use of plastics, their quantity in the environment is constantly increasing, which creates a global problem. In the present study, we sought to isolate, test and identify Antarctic microorganisms which possess the ability to biodegrade bioplastics such as poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and poly(butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate) (PBSA) at low temperatures. 161 bacterial and 38 fungal isolates were isolated from 22 Antarctic soil samples. Among them, 92.16% of bacterial and 77.27% of fungal isolates formed a clear zone on emulsified PBSA, 98.04% and 81.82% on PBS and 100% and 77.27% on PCL as an additive to minimal medium at 20 °C. Based on the 16S and 18S rRNA sequences, bacterial strains were identified as species belonging to Pseudomonas and Bacillus and fungal strains as species belonging to Geomyces, Sclerotinia, Fusarium and Mortierella, while the yeast strain was identified as Hansenula anomala. In the biodegradation process conducted under laboratory conditions at 14, 20 and 28 °C, Sclerotinia sp. B11IV and Fusarium sp. B3'M strains showed the highest biodegradation activity at 20 °C (49.68% for PBSA and 33.7% for PCL, 45.99% for PBSA and 49.65% for PCL, respectively). The highest biodegradation rate for Geomyces sp. B10I was noted at 14 °C (25.67% for PBSA and 5.71% for PCL), which suggested a preference for lower temperatures (at 20 °C the biodegradation rate was only 11.34% for PBSA, and 4.46% for PCL). These data showed that microorganisms isolated from Antarctic regions are good candidates for effective plastic degradation at low temperatures.
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- Aneta K Urbanek
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Geography and Regional Development, University of Wroclaw, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, 50-137 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland.
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Grimaldo E, Herrmann B, Jacques N, Kubowicz S, Cerbule K, Su B, Larsen R, Vollstad J. The effect of long-term use on the catch efficiency of biodegradable gillnets. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2020; 161:111823. [PMID: 33160118 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The effect of long-term use on the catch efficiency of biodegradable gillnets was investigated during commercial fishing trials and in controlled lab aging tests. The relative catch efficiency between biodegradable and nylon gillnets was evaluated over three consecutive fishing seasons for Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Norway. The biodegradable gillnets progressively lost catch efficiency over time, as they caught 18.4%, 40.2%, and 47.4% fewer fish than the nylon gillnets during the first, second, and third season, respectively. A 1000-hour aging test revealed that both materials began to degrade after just 200 h and that biodegradable gillnets degraded faster than the nylon gillnets. Infrared spectroscopy revealed that the chemical structure of the biodegradable polymer changed more than the nylon. Although less catch efficient than nylon gillnets, biodegradable gillnets have great potential for reducing both capture in lost fishing gear and plastic pollution at sea, which are major problems in fisheries worldwide.
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- Eduardo Grimaldo
- SINTEF Ocean, Fisheries Technology, Brattørkaia 17C, N-7010 Trondheim, Norway; The Arctic University of Norway, UiT, Breivika, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway.
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- SINTEF Ocean, Fisheries Technology, Brattørkaia 17C, N-7010 Trondheim, Norway; The Arctic University of Norway, UiT, Breivika, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- The Arctic University of Norway, UiT, Breivika, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- The Arctic University of Norway, UiT, Breivika, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- SINTEF Ocean, Fisheries Technology, Brattørkaia 17C, N-7010 Trondheim, Norway
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- The Arctic University of Norway, UiT, Breivika, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- SINTEF Ocean, Fisheries Technology, Brattørkaia 17C, N-7010 Trondheim, Norway
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Al Hosni AS, Pittman JK, Robson GD. Microbial degradation of four biodegradable polymers in soil and compost demonstrating polycaprolactone as an ideal compostable plastic. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 97:105-114. [PMID: 31447017 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Plastics are an indispensable material but also a major environmental pollutant. In contrast, biodegradable polymers have the potential to be compostable. The biodegradation of four polymers as discs, polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), polylactic acid (PLA) and poly(1,4 butylene) succinate (PBS) was compared in soil and compost over a period of more than 10 months at 25 °C, 37 °C and 50 °C. Degradation rates varied between the polymers and incubation temperatures but PCL showed the fastest degradation rate under all conditions and was completely degraded when buried in compost and incubated at 50 °C after 91 days. Furthermore, PCL strips showed a significant reduction in tensile strength in just 2 weeks when incubated in compost >45 °C. Various fungal strains growing on the polymer surfaces were identified by sequence analysis. Aspergillus fumigatus was most commonly found at 25 °C and 37 °C, while Thermomyces lanuginosus, which was abundant at 50 °C, was associated with PCL degradation.
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- Asma S Al Hosni
- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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Tachibana Y, Kageyama K, Suzuki M, Koshigumo H, Takeno H, Tachibana Y, Kasuya KI. Microbial composition and polymer hydrolytic activity of Japanese washed-rind cheeses. Polym Degrad Stab 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jung HW, Yang MK, Su RC. Purification, characterization, and gene cloning of an Aspergillus fumigatus polyhydroxybutyrate depolymerase used for degradation of polyhydroxybutyrate, polyethylene succinate, and polybutylene succinate. Polym Degrad Stab 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Tachibana Y, Hayashi S, Suzuki M, Soulenthone P, Tachibana Y, Kasuya KI. Identification of Cellulosimicrobium sp., a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-degrading bacterium isolated from washed rind cheese, Pont-l’évêque lait cru. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-017-1320-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Baba T, Tachibana Y, Suda S, Kasuya KI. Evaluation of environmental degradability based on the number of methylene units in poly(butylene n-alkylenedionate). Polym Degrad Stab 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Emadian SM, Onay TT, Demirel B. Biodegradation of bioplastics in natural environments. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2017; 59:526-536. [PMID: 27742230 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 363] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
The extensive production of conventional plastics and their use in different commercial applications poses a significant threat to both the fossil fuels sources and the environment. Alternatives called bioplastics evolved during development of renewable resources. Utilizing renewable resources like agricultural wastes (instead of petroleum sources) and their biodegradability in different environments enabled these polymers to be more easily acceptable than the conventional plastics. The biodegradability of bioplastics is highly affected by their physical and chemical structure. On the other hand, the environment in which they are located, plays a crucial role in their biodegradation. This review highlights the recent findings attributed to the biodegradation of bioplastics in various environments, environmental conditions, degree of biodegradation, including the identified bioplastic-degrading microorganisms from different microbial communities.
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- S Mehdi Emadian
- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Turkey
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Turkey.
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Turkey
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Hu X, Gao Z, Wang Z, Su T, Yang L, Li P. Enzymatic degradation of poly(butylene succinate) by cutinase cloned from Fusarium solani. Polym Degrad Stab 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2016.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Sung CC, Tachibana Y, Suzuki M, Hsieh WC, Kasuya KI. Identification of a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-degrading bacterium isolated from coastal seawater in Japan as Shewanella sp. Polym Degrad Stab 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2016.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kim S, Kim P, Lim J, An H, Suuronen P. Use of biodegradable driftnets to prevent ghost fishing: physical properties and fishing performance for yellow croaker. Anim Conserv 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/acv.12256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S. Kim
- Fisheries Engineering Research Division; National Institute of Fisheries Science; Busan Korea
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- Fisheries Engineering Research Division; National Institute of Fisheries Science; Busan Korea
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- Fisheries Engineering Research Division; National Institute of Fisheries Science; Busan Korea
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- Fisheries Engineering Research Division; National Institute of Fisheries Science; Busan Korea
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Fishing Operations and Technology Branch (FIRO); Rome Italy
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Adhikari D, Mukai M, Kubota K, Kai T, Kaneko N, Araki KS, Kubo M. Degradation of Bioplastics in Soil and Their Degradation Effects on Environmental Microorganisms. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/jacen.2016.51003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hsieh WC, Chen GC, Sung CC, Kasuya KI, Tachibana Y, Chen CH, Chen M, Ling TR, Chang CP. Thermolability, enzymatic degradation and aminolysis of solution-grown single crystals of novel poly(ethylene succinate-co-5mol% trimethylene succinate)s. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-015-0857-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mao H, Liu H, Gao Z, Su T, Wang Z. Biodegradation of poly(butylene succinate) by Fusarium sp. FS1301 and purification and characterization of poly(butylene succinate) depolymerase. Polym Degrad Stab 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2015.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A novel Ca2+-activated, thermostabilized polyesterase capable of hydrolyzing polyethylene terephthalate from Saccharomonospora viridis AHK190. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2014; 98:10053-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-5860-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Polystyrene/TiO2 composite electrospun fibers as fillers for poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate): Structure, morphology and properties. Eur Polym J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wu CS. Assessing feasibility of promoting fertilizer utilization facilitated by controlled release of bacteria-encapsulated film bag. Des Monomers Polym 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2012.747146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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- Chin-San Wu
- a Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering , Kao Yuan University , Kaohsiung County , Taiwan , 82101 , Republic of China
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Maiti S, Ray D, Mitra D, Misra M. Study of compostable behavior of jute nano fiber reinforced biocopolyester composites in aerobic compost environment. J Appl Polym Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/app.34918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Performance and biodegradability of a maleated polyester bioplastic/recycled sugarcane bagasse system. J Appl Polym Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/app.33713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Su SK, Wu CS. Polyester biocomposites from recycled natural fibers: Characterization and biodegradability. J Appl Polym Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/app.32808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Xu J, Guo BH. Microbial Succinic Acid, Its Polymer Poly(butylene succinate), and Applications. MICROBIOLOGY MONOGRAPHS 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-03287-5_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Kasuya KI, Ishii N, Inoue Y, Yazawa K, Tagaya T, Yotsumoto T, Kazahaya JI, Nagai D. Characterization of a mesophilic aliphatic–aromatic copolyester-degrading fungus. Polym Degrad Stab 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2009.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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