| Popis: |
Biodegradation of polypropylene (PP) by bacteria isolated from internal organs of mullet,Liza grandisquamiswere assessed using gravimetric (weight loss) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analyses. Bacterial isolates;Staphylococcusepidermidis(AE015931),Pseudomonas xiamenensis(MH734834),Bacillus licheniformis(AF478085),Klebsiella pneumoniae(MH021669),Bacillus lentus(AB021189) andEscherichia coli(KX609714) were screened for capacity to degrade PP, respectively. From the data obtained the degradation of PP occurred in the following order;Bacillus lentus>B. licheniformis>Staphylococcus epidermidis>Klebsiella pneumoniae>Escherichia coliovertime. However, further research would be needed to understand clearly the mechanism of biodegradation of PP and the applicability of these bacteria on related synthetic polymers. The standardized protocols for the biodegradation of PP are also required. |
