Isolation, Identification and Screening of Plastic-Degrading Microorganisms: Qualitative and Structural Effects on Poly(Butylene Succinate) (PBS) Films.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Plastic contamination is on the rise, despite ongoing research focused on alternatives such as bioplastics. However, most bioplastics require specific conditions to biodegrade. A promising alternative involves using microorganisms isolated from landfill soils that have demonstrated the ability to degrade plastic materials. (2) Methods: Soil samples were collected, and bacteria were isolated, characterized, and molecularly identified. Their degradative capacity was evaluated using the zone of clearing method, while their qualitative and structural degradative activity was assessed in a liquid medium on poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) films prepared by the cast method. (3) Results: Three strains-Bacillus cereus CHU4R, Acinetobacter baumannii YUCAN, and Pseudom

SUBMITTER: Morando-Grijalva CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12031546 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature