Functional Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis DCP04 from Korean Fermented Soybean Paste: A Potential Probiotic Strain for Polyethylene Degradation and Adsorption

Micro- and nanoplastics (MPs and NPs) are recognized as emerging contaminants posing potential risks to human health. Recent evidence highlights the potential of food-grade microbial strains to bind these particles and facilitate their removal, suggesting a promising probiotic-based strategy for mitigating their adverse health effects. This study investigated the adsorption and biodegradation capabilities of Bacillus subtilis DCP04, a strain iso- lated from Korean fermented soybean paste,...