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Bacillus subtilis and PET Biodegradation by Exon Perez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a study on the biodegradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) by Bacillus subtilis. Scanning electron microscopy images showed cracks forming on the surface of PET samples after incubation with B. subtilis for 30 days, indicating decomposition and penetration of the bacterium. Infrared spectroscopy analysis detected minor changes in the PET functional groups after incubation. Overall, the study demonstrated some degradation of PET by B. subtilis, though the biodegradation rati

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Exon Perez

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