Publication Date
5-7-2020
Document Type
Other
Legacy Department
Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract
Plastic pollution is a global problem that impacts land, water, and air. Over the last fifty years the increase in plastic consumption has raised many environmental issues. Plastic in the ocean may harbor human bacterial pathogens (Marine Env. Res. 2016, 120:1). Plastic may also harbor persistent organic pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs, Env. Sci. Technol. 2012 47:1646) which may enter the food web and have a harmful impact on human health. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is the most abundant plastic pollutant.
Recommended Citation
Miguel, Diana, "Attachment of Microbes to LDPE Plastic Following Chemical Treatments" (2020). Student Engagement Projects. 10.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-projects/10
Language
eng
Media Type
Text
