Undergraduate and Master's theses ongoing

This study explored the microbiological, morphological, and geological characteristics of plasticrust, a phenomenon where plastic adheres to rocks. The microbiological analysis aimed to investigate the microbial communities associated with plasticrust, comparing those on the surface with those at the interface between the plastic and the rock, and to identify microorganisms potentially capable of biodegrading plastic. The morphological and geological analysis focused on examining the features of plasticrust, particularly the plastic-rock interface, and identifying the types of plastic present on the rocks.