Differences in the Plastispheres of Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Plastics: A Mini Review.

ABSTRACT: There has been a steady rise in the production and disposal of biodegradable plastics. Unlike the microorganisms present in the biofilms on non-biodegradable plastic surfaces (the "plastisphere"), the plastisphere of biodegradable plastic has not been well-characterized. As the polymer structure of biodegradable plastic has a higher microbial affinity than that of non-biodegradable plastic, their plastispheres are assumed to be different. This review summarizes the reported differences in microbial communities on the surface of biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics, discusses the driving forces behind these differences, and discusses the potential environmental risks. Overall, the plastisphere biomass on the surface of non-biodegradable plastic was observed to be lower than that of

SUBMITTER: Peng C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9082994 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature