microbial degradation

Microbial Perspectives on Polythene Biodegradation: Exploring the Role of Microorganisms in Addressing Plastic Pollution

M. Muthukumaran, A. Aswartha Narayana, A. Dilip Babu, Amogha K.R, Wankasaki Lytand, G. Gomadhi, S. Jaya Prabhavathi, G. Malathi & Abhijit Debnath · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Plastic pollution, particularly from polythene (polyethylene), has emerged as a significant environmental concern worldwide. In response to this challenge, microbial perspectives on polythene biodegradation have garnered attention as potential solutions to mitigate plastic pollut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i51443

Effect of Physicochemical Parameters on the Biodegradation of Phenanthrene by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

V. N. Yogananda Murthy, V. N. Murulidhar & M. Mahesh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are categorised as potentially harmful chemicals of environmental and health apprehension. Microbial degradation is the principle practice for effective elimination and abolition of PAHs from polluted environment. Phenanthrene, a PAH c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/30484