What harmful microbes are lurking in the world’s 7 billion tonnes of plastic waste?

  • Changchao Li
  • , Jian Liu
  • , Matthias C. Rillig
  • , Michael S. Bank
  • , Peter Fantke
  • , Dong Zhu
  • , Yong Guan Zhu
  • , Ling N. Jin

Research output: Journal article publicationComment/debate/erratum

31 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-32
Number of pages3
JournalNature
Volume634
Issue number8032
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Environmental sciences
  • Industry
  • Policy
  • Scientific community

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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