ABSTRACT

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common plastic available today due to its versatile properties. However, it contributes significantly as a source of environmental pollution. To ensure least possible pollution, we need to develop eco-friendly process. In this paper, biodegradation of PET plastic bottle was studied using Lysinibacillus fusiformis. The analysis was carried out after one month incubation. The microbe was identified using 16s rRNA gene sequencing. The effect of microbes on the surface of the PET plastic and biofilm formation of microbes were observed through SEM and chemical changes were confirmed by FTIR analysis. The result shows that Lysinibacillus fusiformis have the potential to degrade PET plastic. Keywords: Polyethylene terephthalate, Lysinibacillus fusiformis, biodegradation of plastics, SEM, FTIR
Publication date: 01/09/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.9.8315