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Aspergillus and Penicillium Fungi Can Degrade Polyethylene

Aspergillus and Penicillium Fungi Can Degrade Polyethylene

Aspergillus, Penicillium

What they found

Fungi like Aspergillus and Penicillium degraded polyethylene by up to 20% over months under optimal conditions.

Fungi like Aspergillus and Penicillium degraded polyethylene by up to 20% over months under optimal conditions.

The number

up to 20% over months

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Latin name

Aspergillus, Penicillium

Aspergillus, Penicillium

Published in

Journal of Contaminant Hydrology

Journal of Contaminant Hydrology

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Pollution Solution

Pollution Solution

Certain fungi, such as Aspergillus and Penicillium species, show promise in degrading polyethylene (PE), with mechanisms like biofilm formation and enzyme secretion. Studies highlight degradation rates of up to 20% over months under optimal conditions.

Certain fungi, such as Aspergillus and Penicillium species, show promise in degrading polyethylene (PE), with mechanisms like biofilm formation and enzyme secretion. Studies highlight degradation rates of up to 20% over months under optimal conditions.

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