Comparison on biodegradation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) mixed with corn starch by A. Niger, R. Oryzae and their biofilm / Nazatul Nabila Mohamad ... [et al.]

This research focusses on the degradation of Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) mixed with corn starch by A. niger, R. oryzae and their biofilm. The biofilm was formed using 96 well plates before being observed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The mycelial mass was observed in the SEM image of...

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Main Authors: Mohamad, Nazatul Nabila (Author), Razali, Zainab (Author), Sarip, Muhammad Naiman (Author), Kamaruddin, Sharir Aizat (Author), Abdullah, Shafinas (Author), A Hamid, Huzaifah (Author), Ahmad Nasir, Nor Atikah Husna (Author)
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Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, 2021.
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