Biodegradation of various grades of polyethylene microplastics by Tenebrio molitor and Tenebrio obscurus larvae: Effects on their physiology

Polyethylene (PE) is the most productive plastic product and includes three major polymers including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) variation in the PE depends on the branching of the polymer chain and its crystallinity....

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Published in:Journal of environmental management 2024-05, Vol.358, p.120832-120832, Article 120832
Main Authors: Ding, Meng-Qi, Ding, Jie, Zhang, Zhi-Rong, Li, Mei-Xi, Cui, Chen-Hao, Pang, Ji-Wei, Xing, De-Feng, Ren, Nan-Qi, Wu, Wei-Min, Yang, Shan-Shan
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Language:English
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Ecotoxicity
Mealworms
Metabolism
Microbiome
Physiology responses
Polyethylene physical-chemical properties
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Summary:Polyethylene (PE) is the most productive plastic product and includes three major polymers including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) variation in the PE depends on the branching of the polymer chain and its crystallinity. Tenebrio obscurus and Tenebrio molitor larvae biodegrade PE. We subsequently tested larval physiology, gut microbiome, oxidative stress, and PE degradation capability and degradation products under high-purity HDPE, LLDPE, and LDPE powders (
ISSN:0301-4797
1095-8630
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120832