Biodegradation of Polystyrene Paper Using Chewing Insects
Certain chewing insects, especially <i>Z. morio</i> and <i>T. molitor</i>, possess strong potential for PSP degradation, likely aided by their gut microbiota. Notably, this study is the first to report PSP degradation by <i>P. americana</i> and <i>G. bimaculatus</i>. Further research is needed to explore the microbial mechanisms within insect guts that facilitate plastic biodegradation.
Authors
- Apiwat Tawatsin
- Thidarat Somdee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7247-805X)
- Phannarai Sukmanee
- Prachumporn Lauprasert
Institutions
- Mahasarakham University (TH)
- Ministry of Public Health (TH)
- Department of Medical Sciences (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Iranian Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v54i10.20141
- Primary Topic
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00