Half-life of biodegradable plastics in the marine environment depends on material, habitat, and climate zone
C. Lott, A. Eich, D. Makarow, B. Unger, M. van Eekert, E. Schuman, M. Segre Reinach, M. T. Lasut, M. Weber
This study assesses the biodegradation of various plastics in marine environments, finding significant variation in half-life based on material, habitat, and climate zone.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2021Microbiology