A bacterium that degrades and assimilates poly(ethylene ...
The degradation of PET film (60 mg, 20 × 15 × 0.2 mm) by microbial consortium no. 46 at 30°C is shown in (A) to (C). The MLE (modified lettuce and egg) medium (10 mL) was changed biweekly. (A) Growth of no. 46 on PET film after 20 days. (B) SEM image of degraded PET film after 70 days. The inset shows intact PET film.