Mechanisms and enhancement of LDPE and PLA degradation by earthworm’s gut microbiome in soils
This PhD project generally aims at exploring the possibility of in-situ biodegradation of microplastics by the gut microbiome of earthworms. The most commonly used non-biodegradable polymer (LDPE) and biodegradable polymer (PLA) for mulching films will be used in this project. The degradation mechanisms and potential enhancing methods will be explored.
