Cross-Feeding Drives Degradation of Phthalate Ester Plasticizers in a Bacterial Consortium

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Authors: Simone Bertoldi, Simon Klaes, Hermann J. Heipieper, Christian Eberlein
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.31042420
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Abstract

A bacterial consortium capable of degrading DEP was enriched from a biofilm of a polyurethane tubing. The consortium was capable to mineralize DEP as the sole carbon and energy source.

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Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

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Figshare
Publication date
1 January 2026
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