Chemical characterization and gut microbial response unveil modification of polystyrene polymer in the lesser mealworm

Abstract The massive production of plastics, together with inadequate waste management, has intensified the problem of plastic pollution. Recently, the scientific community has increasingly investigated the interactions between plastic polymers and biological systems, with particular interest in pla...

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Hauptverfasser:	Felice Zarra, Rebecca Funari, Claudio Cucini, Cristina Panti, Matteo Baini, Annalaura Brai, Laura Marri, Francesco Nardi, Antonio Carapelli, Francesco Frati
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	Nature Portfolio 2026-03-01
Schriftenreihe:	Scientific Reports
Schlagworte:	Plastivorous insects Plastic degradation Metabarcoding Micro-FTIR GC-MS metabolites Alphitobius diaperinus
Online-Zugang:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44113-3
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