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Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment

Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment

Shalini Singh, Pushkar Singh Rawat
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 27
ISBN13: 9781522594529|ISBN10: 1522594523|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522594536|EISBN13: 9781522594543
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9452-9.ch022
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Singh, Shalini, and Pushkar Singh Rawat. "Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment." Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution, edited by Khursheed Ahmad Wani, et al., IGI Global, 2020, pp. 435-461. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9452-9.ch022

APA

Singh, S. & Rawat, P. S. (2020). Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment. In K. Wani, L. Ariana, & S. Zuber (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution (pp. 435-461). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9452-9.ch022

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Singh, Shalini, and Pushkar Singh Rawat. "Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment." In Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution, edited by Khursheed Ahmad Wani, Lutfah Ariana, and S.M. Zuber, 435-461. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9452-9.ch022

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Abstract

The use of plastics is increasing gradually, and its degradation is becoming a great threat for society. This chapter raises a question in front of us: Ultimately, how can we balance our needs and safety? Therefore, a term biodegradation is frequently used to explain the ability of microorganism to degrade the organic substance. The chapter would deliver the importance of biodegradation of plastic products, which is a rapidly growing field and offers a new dimension solution with novel properties in waste management areas. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes have developed a special strategy in order to use such materials as energy and carbon source. Biodegradation is the most economic, eco-friendly, and acceptable method. But the detailed characterization of efficient plastic-degrading microbes and microbial enzymes still needs to be carried out. The chapter would also provide a better understanding related to the biodegradation of plastic products that enhances the horizon of knowledge.

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