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Biodegradation of disposable face mask by Tenebrio molitor larvae (Mealworm) and its metagenomic characterization

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Shahul Hameed M et al. View all

Solid Waste Management

In recent years, the surgical face mask is mandatory for human health safeguards due to the worldwide pandemic disease COVID-19. The improper disposal of medical face masks polluted the environment. Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) larvae were shown to have the capacity to chew and consume polypropylene...

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