Plastic-eating fungi thriving in man-made 'plastisphere' may help tackle global waste
Phys.org - Wed 17 May 23A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and partners has identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-degrading fungi and ...
A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean
Phys.org - Mon 15 May 23Researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a combination of analyzing ...
How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean, Newswise - Mon 15 May 23Visualizing PET's degradation by bacterial enzymes
Phys.org - Fri 12 May 23The rigidity, transparency and hardness of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) make it one of the most valuable plastics for the manufacture of plastic bottles, packaging and other single-use products. ...
Visualizing PET's degradation by bacterial enzymes, Eurekalert - Fri 12 May 23Scientists find fungi that can eat plastic
Cosmos Magazine - Fri 12 May 23Researchers have found fungi that eat up widely used plastics and are now trying to scale up the process. The fungi studied in the research are common in nature – Aspergillus terreus, ...
Newly discovered cold-adapted microbes digest plastic at low temperatures
New Atlas - Fri 12 May 23Swiss scientists have discovered new cold-adapted microorganisms that can degrade different types of plastic at temperatures lower than currently required. The discovery is the first step towards ...
These Hardy, Arctic-Dwelling Microbes Can Break Down Plastic with Little Energy
Inverse - Thu 11 May 23A creative solution for plastic pollution may be hiding in the Swiss Alps and the Arctic. These chilly environments house tons of microbes with unique traits, as scientists have discovered in ...
Scientists Discovered Microbes Feasting on Plastic in the Arctic. It Could Help Fight Pollution
Vice - Wed 10 May 23Scientists have discovered microbes eating plastic in cold environments, like Arctic soil and alpine slopes, a breakthrough that could help to address the pervasive problem of plastic pollution ...
Newly discovered Arctic microbes may make recycling plastics carbon-neutral
Interesting Engineering - Wed 10 May 23Organisms ...
Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures
Phys.org - Wed 10 May 23Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business. Several microorganisms that can do this have ...
Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures, Frontiers - Wed 10 May 23Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures, Newswise - Wed 10 May 23
Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures, Scienmag - Wed 10 May 23
Scientists discover microbes in the Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperatures, Eurekalert - Wed 10 May 23
Experts develop a new method to estimate the age of microplastics in the ocean
Earth.com - Mon 15 May 23 Microbes found that can digest plastic in freezing temperatures, Earth.com - Wed 10 May 23Plastic-Degrading Fungi and Bacteria Found in China That May Help Tackle Global Waste, The Science Times - Thu 18 May 23
Microbes That Can Degrade Plastics at Low Temperatures Could Be the Key to Solving Earth’s Waste Problem, The Science Times - Mon 15 May 23
Age of Ocean Microplastics Can Be Estimated by Novel Method, Technology Networks - Mon 15 May 23
PET’s Degradation Has Been Made More Efficient Using Bacterial Enzyme, Technology Networks - Fri 12 May 23
Cold-Specialized Microbes Discovered That Digest Plastic at Low Temperatures, Technology Networks - Wed 10 May 23
Scientists Discover Special Bacteria in the Alps, Arctic That Can Digest Plastic, Techtimes - Wed 10 May 23
New Method Estimates Age of Microplastics in Upper Ocean, Mirage News - Mon 15 May 23
Bacterial Enzymes Degrade PET: Visualization, Mirage News - Fri 12 May 23
Microbes in Alps and Arctic digest plastic at low temps, Mirage News - Wed 10 May 23
Coles to Cease Sale of Soft-Plastic Bags Nationwide by June End, Mirage News - Tue 9 May 23
A newly-discovered microbe that eats plastic in the cold is giving scientists hope
Salon - Sat 13 May 23The discovery could pave the way for pollution clean-up efforts in the future
Scientists find microbes that can digest plastic at cold temperatures
ZME Science - Fri 12 May 23It could be a breakthrough for plastic recycling.
Scientists discover microbes that can digest plastics at cool temperatures
Engadget - Thu 11 May 23In a potentially encouraging sign for reducing environmental waste, researchers have discovered microbes from the Alps and the Arctic that can break down plastic without requiring high temperatures. ...
Finding Microorganisms That Can Digest Plastics at Low Temperatures
GEN - Wed 10 May 23Some microorganisms produce enzymes that can digest plastic, but putting these enzymes to work at industrial scale typically requires temperatures above 30°C, which is costly. Scientists from ...
Microbes discovered that can digest plastics at low temperatures
The Guardian - Wed 10 May 23Scientists have found microbes that can do this at 15C, in a potential breakthrough for recyclingMicrobes that can digest plastics at low temperatures have been discovered by scientists in the ...
One of Earth's coldest regions could pack secret to breaking down plastic
CBSNews - Thu 11 May 23Bacteria and fungi in the Arctic and Alps could be the key to reducing plastic waste in a way that requires less energy and money, scientists say.
How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean
Scienmag - Mon 15 May 23Fukuoka, Japan—Researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a ...
How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean, Eurekalert - Mon 15 May 23Microbes in the Alps, Arctic can digest plastic at low temperatures
Science Blog - Wed 10 May 23Harnessing nature to combat the planet’s plastic problem isn’t just an environmental win – it’s also becoming a lucrative venture. We’ve already discovered a host ...