Zhen Zhang, Xinxin Fan, Rumeng Zhang, Xinghui Pan, Xuexue Zhang, Yi Ding, Ying Liu
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Biodegradation Characterization and Mechanism of Low-Density Polyethylene by the Enriched Mixed-Culture from Plastic-Contaminated Soil
Plastic pollution poses significant ecological and health risks. In this study, we enriched microbial consortia from plastic-contaminated soil capable of degrading low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film over a 28-day incubation period. Using two kinds of enriched cultures, the mean film weight loss rate (WLR) of 0.27 ± 0.04% (p < 0.01) was 9 times higher than the control. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a average hole occurrence area of 0.67 ± 0.11 μm2 in the topmost sample, while the control had no change. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) revealed specific changes in hydrophilicity (increased by 5.70 ± 0.02 times) and crystallinity (decreased by 15.73 ± 3.26%). Meanwhile, FTIR analyses including peak occurrence at 3,741 cm-1, carbonyl index and Lambert-Beer law calculations revealed moisture infiltration and predominant aldehyde carbonyl formation (88.69% in total carbonyl). The results of high-throughput sequencing indicated Brevibacillus, Bacillus and Sporosarcina were dominate genera in the mixed-cultures, and PICRUSt2 implied they could use LDPE as the sole carbon source. Our study aims to provided theoretical basis driving plastic degradation and to mitigate plastic pollution based on microbial resource development.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Hazardous Materials serves as a global platform for promoting cutting-edge research in the field of Environmental Science and Engineering. Our publication features a wide range of articles, including full-length research papers, review articles, and perspectives, with the aim of enhancing our understanding of the dangers and risks associated with various materials concerning public health and the environment. It is important to note that the term "environmental contaminants" refers specifically to substances that pose hazardous effects through contamination, while excluding those that do not have such impacts on the environment or human health. Moreover, we emphasize the distinction between wastes and hazardous materials in order to provide further clarity on the scope of the journal. We have a keen interest in exploring specific compounds and microbial agents that have adverse effects on the environment.