PE 56% degradation in 30 days
Constructed a fungal consortium of Aspergillus niger, Cunninghamella elegans (first reported for MP degradation), and Aspergillus flavus, combined with pectin-biochar beads to synergistically degrade polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics in water.
Yu, Qin · Li, Jin · Zveushe, Obey Kudakwashe · Saeed, Rehman · Zhang, Wei · Lv, Zhenzhen · Zhou, Lei · Dong, Faqin · Han, Ying
Journal of Hazardous Materials 2025
Significant increase in lipase, laccase, and manganese peroxidase activities
SEM showed cracks and pits on MP surfaces; FTIR detected hydroxyl, carbonyl, and ether groups; XRD indicated reduced crystallinity