Abstract: Seven strains of bacteria were isolated from the landfill. The isolates were co-cultivated with LDPE and rhamnolipids. Changes in the structure of LDPE films after 28 days of exposure to bacteria were confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. The toxicity...

Abstract: Plastics are long chain synthetic polymers produced based on fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas. Due to their properties, like lightness, durability, strength, flexibility, and low production costs, they have become indispensable in everyday...

Summary: Nowadays, plastics are widely used in all aspects of life. This is related to their physicochemical properties, high strength, durability, and low production costs. An alternative to conventional plastic waste management methods is environmentally...