1 Plenty Parts
The global community faces a critical challenge posed by plastic pollution with particular emphasis on polyethylene plastics contamination.
Our focus lies in identifying and refining biodegradation techniques tailored specifically for polyethylene.
These methods aim not only to diminish plastic waste accumulation within our environment but also address secondary pollutants resulting from landfilling or incinerating plastics—such as groundwater contamination or toxic gas emissions.
This eco-friendly, cost-effective approach holds significant environmental implications in combatting worldwide white pollution concerns.
2 Scientific Research
Leveraging metagenomic technology allows us to directly extract total microbial DNA from environmental samples while constructing gene libraries for sequencing purposes—yielding extensive microbial genetic data unattainable through conventional culture methods.
This serves as a robust foundation providing both theoretical underpinning and empirical support for subsequent exploration into enzymes associated with polythene degradation—a catalyst driving advancements within biodegradable plastics while potentially inspiring novel scientific hypotheses.
3 Technology Innovation
Our innovative application of metagenomic screening overcomes traditional constraints in microbial isolation and culture techniques, expediting the comprehensive discovery of novel polyethylene-degrading enzyme genes.
This technological advancement not only improves the efficiency of identifying new enzyme genes but also has the potential to advance other related biotechnologies.
4 Method Innovation
When measuring the degradation rate of polyethylene, we used Fourier infrared spectrometer, scanning electron microscope and analytical balance to characterize the physical and chemical changes of the surface functional groups, morphology and weight loss of the polyethylene after co-culture, so as to determine whether the enzyme has the function of polyethylene degradation. The combination of multiple measurement methods ensures the accuracy of our experimental results and provides a method for the researchers of relevant experiments to deal with experimental results.
5 Social Awareness
Through our endeavors, we seek to heighten public consciousness regarding issues surrounding plastic pollution; galvanize diverse sectors towards reducing their reliance on single-use plastics; actively engage in recycling efforts; thereby fostering heightened societal awareness—an indispensable driver towards sustainable development.
