Singh, Rahulkumar Sunil
Gilcrease, Eddie Bryan
Goel, Ramesh
Free, Michael L.
Sarswat, Prashant K.
Funding for this research was provided by:
College of Mines and Earth Sciences, University of Utah (Seed Grant Program, Seed Grant Program, Seed Grant Program)
Article History
Accepted: 18 February 2024
First Online: 28 March 2024
Declarations
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: The authors disclose that they have no financial or personal interests that could have appeared to influence the work reported for this research publication.
: The <i>Bacillus</i> sp. strain used in this study, obtained from the ATCC, is certified as BSL-1 and intended for laboratory research use only. The focus of this investigation was to comparatively evaluate the biodegradation behavior of transparent and non-transparent polyethylene using this strain. While our study provides insights into the metabolic capabilities and potential biodegradation with this strain, we recognize the importance of considering practicality and safety when applying our findings in real-world environmental settings. Further research and assessment are necessary to fully understand the strain's virulence and its implications for environmental applications. Handling may require higher BSL facilities and adherence to biosafety protocols is recommended.