Polymer-degrading bacteria

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Biological degradation refers to the microbial breakdown of macromolecules of polymers by bacteria during storage or in the reservoir. Although the problem is more prevalent for biopolymers, biological attack may also occur for synthetic polymers. It has been found that HPAM can provide nutrition to sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). As the number of SRB increases, HPAM viscosity decreases. For example, when the number of SRB reaches 36000/mL, the viscosity loss of HPAM of 1000 mg/L is 19.6% (Luo et al., 2006). 

Qiua Z, Ikeharab T, Nishi T (2003) Melting behaviour of poly(butylene succinate) in miscible blends with poly(ethylene oxide). Polymer 44 3095-3099 Romen F, Reinhardt S, Jendrossek D (2(X)4) Thermotolerant poly(3-hydioxybutyrate)- degrading bacteria from hot compost and characterization of the PHB depolymerase of Schlegelella sp. KB la. Arch Microbiol 182 157-164... 

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