Biodegradation Potential of Oil-based Drill Cuttings Encapsulated with Cement in the Soil Environment by Rim-Rukeh Akpofure

“…Biodegradation potential of slabs made from oil-based drill cuttings encapsulated with cement in a soil environment has been experimentally investigated. …”
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Pathway and molecular mechanisms for malachite green biodegradation in Exiguobacterium sp. MG2. by Ji'ai Wang, Feng Gao, Zhongzhong Liu, Min Qiao, Xuemei Niu, Ke-Qin Zhang, Xiaowei Huang

“…Collectively, our investigation is the first report on a biodegradation pathway of triphenylmethane dye MG in bacteria.…”
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Properties and Biodegradability of Thermoplastic Starch Obtained from Granular Starches Grafted with Polycaprolactone by Z. B. Cuevas-Carballo, S. Duarte-Aranda, G. Canché-Escamilla

“…The starch present in the TPS or TPGS was completely biodegraded while the grafted PCL was partially biodegraded after the enzymatic degradation of the materials.…”
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Biodegradable triboelectric nanogenerator as a implantable power source for embedded medicine devices by Gang Jian, Shangtao Zhu, Xiao Yuan, Shengqiao Fu, Ning Yang, Chao Yan, Xu Wang, Ching-Ping Wong

“…This work presents a biodegradable triboelectric nanogenerator (BI-TENG) made from both natural and synthetic biodegradable materials that is utilized to collect mechanical energy in vivo and transduce it into electricity. …”
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Improving the Performance and Biodegradability of Biocomposites Made from Banana Sap and Banana Fibres by Vimla Paul, Sudhakar Muniyasamy, Krishnan Kanny, Orebotse Joseph Botlhoko, Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar

“…Biobased biodegradable materials are gaining popularity with increasing public awareness on the negative impacts of conventional plastics on the environment. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Preparation of Biodegradable Water Absorbent Polyacrylonitrile/Montmorillonite Clay Nanocomposite by Prafulla K. Sahoo, Trinath Biswal, Ramakanta Samal

“…The water absorption and biodegradation properties were carried out for its ecofriendly nature and better commercialization.…”
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Analysis of the Biodegradability Index of Organic Matter in the Water of the Machangara River in Quito City by Suly Margoth Rodríguez Ayala, Montserrat Rodríguez Ayala, Silvia Elizabeth García González, Darwin Rodolfo Caina Aysabucha

Subjects: “…biodegradability…”
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New Biofunctional Loading of Natural Antimicrobial Agent in Biodegradable Polymeric Films for Biomedical Applications by Bakhtawar Ghafoor, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Muhammad Faraz Bhatti, Mariam Mir, Hafsah Akhtar, Fatima Darakhshan

“…Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a synthetic biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, was combined with Aloe vera, a natural herb used for soothing burning effects and cosmetic purposes. …”
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NON-BIODEGRADATION OF POLYMERIZED POLYETHYLENE RADICALS AT SELECTED DUMPSITES IN KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE NIGERIA by Sufiyan I., Salamatu A. E., Alkali M

“…Polythene and plastic bags pollutes the soil because these are non-biodegradable, and so, they cannot be degraded by the action of the microbes. …”
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Exploring the toxicology, socio-ecological impacts and biodegradation of microplastics in Africa: Potentials for resource conservation by Gloria Ifeoma Ujuagu, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Victor Enwemiwe, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Ahmed Olalekan Omoniyi, Abiodun Oladipo, Jintu Gu

“…This review therefore provides comprehensive detail of microplastic production and challenges in Africa, the toxicology concerns, socio-ecological issues associated with microplastic waste management, and insight into approaches to mitigate plastic pollution through recycling, upcycling, bioprocessing and their biodegradation with social insects and microorganisms which may form the basis for adoption by policymakers and researchers, thereby minimizing the consequences of plastic pollution in Africa.…”
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Additively manufactured biodegradable Zn metamaterials with tunable Poisson’s ratio and enhanced mechanical properties by Yixuan Shi, Jiaqi Gao, Xuan Li, Zui Tao, Chengcong Huang, Shangyan Zhao, Yuzhi Wu, Youwen Yang, Yabin Yang, Yageng Li, Lu-Ning Wang

Subjects: “…Biodegradable zinc…”
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Effect of active and passive aeration on composting of household biodegradable wastes: a decentralized approach by Prashant P. Bhave, Bhargavi N. Kulkarni

“…Purpose Present work aims at studying the influence of active (using external aerator) and passive (natural) aeration on composting of household biodegradable wastes. Methods To study the suitability of these reactors to household conditions, continuous loading was carried out for a period of 60 days. …”
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Understanding Consumer Perception and Behavior Toward Biodegradable Plastic Products Based on the MOA Model by Nayeon Baek, Hyemi Lee

Subjects: “…biodegradable plastics…”
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Preparation of Biodegradable Silk Fibroin/Alginate Blend Films for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Drugs by Yaowalak Srisuwan, Yodthong Baimark

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Improvement of Biodegradable Biocide’s Activity of Peroxyacetic Acid Basis Using Surfactants: Characterization and Stability by Esther Asensio, Fernando Sanagustín, Cristina Nerín, Milton Rosero-Moreano

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Low-temperature biodegradation of freshwater dissolved organic matter during winter-to-spring transition by Corentin Bouvet, Pascale B. Beauregard, Céline Guéguen

Subjects: “…biodegradation…”
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Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of polylactic acid/biomass composites through torrefaction of forest residue by June-Ho Choi, Myeong Rok Ahn, Chae-Hwi Yoon, Yeon-Su Lim, Jong Ryeol Kim, Hyolin Seong, Chan-Duck Jung, Sang-Mook You, Jonghwa Kim, Younghoon Kim, Hyun Gil Cha, Jae-Won Lee, Hoyong Kim

“…After 90 d, the biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites reached 94.9%, which had a 6.9% increase compared to the neat PLA (88.8%). …”
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Corrigendum to “Biodegradation of PAHs by Burkholderia sp. VITRSB1 Isolated from Marine Sediments” by T. Revathy, M. A. Jayasri, K. Suthindhiran

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Extraction of eco-friendly and biodegradable surfactant for inhibition of copper corrosion during acid pickling by Mervette Elbatouti, Howida A Fetouh

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Characteristics of Biodegradable Polylactide/Thermoplastic Starch/Nanosilica Composites: Effects of Plasticizer and Nanosilica Functionality by Regina Jeziorska, Agnieszka Szadkowska, Ewa Spasowka, Aneta Lukomska, Michal Chmielarek

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