Bacillus megaterium: a Potential and an Efficient Bio-Degrader of Polystyrene
Tan Kian Meng, Angzzas Sari Mohd Kassim, Aliff Hisyam A Razak, Noor Akhmazillah Mohd Fauzi
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTS Bacillus megaterium strain was first reported contributed in polystyrene biodegradation. Viability of Bacillus megaterium utilizing polystyrene was confirmed by TTC reduction test. FESEM showed localized degradation on PS-film surrounding the bacterial cells in the biofilm. FTIR showed changes in chemical structure of the PS-film.
Topics & Concepts
Bacillus megateriumPolystyreneFourier transform infrared spectroscopyBacillus (shape)BiodegradationBiofilmMicrobiologyChemistryMaterials scienceBacteriaChemical engineeringBiologyOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringGeneticsMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactants