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Common Molds Degrade Up to 43% of Polyethylene

Common Molds Degrade Up to 43% of Polyethylene

Black mold, Penicillium mold, Curvularia mold

What they found

Fungi including Aspergillus niger degraded up to 43% of polyethylene in lab tests.

Fungi including Aspergillus niger degraded up to 43% of polyethylene in lab tests.

The number

up to 43% of polyethylene

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Aspergillus niger, Penicillium commune, Curvularia eragrostidis

Aspergillus niger, Penicillium commune, Curvularia eragrostidis

Published in

Covered in Shroom Scan

Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Plastic Takedown

Plastic Takedown

Researchers identified species like Aspergillus niger, Penicillium commune, and Curvularia eragrostidis that degraded up to 43% of polyethylene in lab tests. Techniques like FTIR confirmed chemical breakdown, while SEM revealed surface damage.

Researchers identified species like Aspergillus niger, Penicillium commune, and Curvularia eragrostidis that degraded up to 43% of polyethylene in lab tests. Techniques like FTIR confirmed chemical breakdown, while SEM revealed surface damage.

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