Plastic Degradation with Worms

By David Abraham, Carter Andrew Hissam, Katherine Luisa Kramer, and Vanessa Diem Mi Vu
Biomedicine/Biosystems
iCons Year 2
2020
Plastic Degradation with Worms
Executive Summary 

Our project aims to do the following:

  • Uncover alternative biodegradation methods for currently non-biodegradable plastics
  • Identify how to make alternative biodegradation methods more effective
  • Use research to improve outcomes of world’s plastic problem

Read TEAM POSTER for additional information.

File 
PDF icon Team Poster
Problem Keywords 
plastic
worm
recycle
Scientific Keywords 
biodegradation

Pose a question to the authors.

Ask a Question

A hallmark of the iCons experience is engaging academic and industry leaders as well as the general public in the discussion of complex problems facing society. Use the form below to pose questions to the student researchers.

(so we can address you appropriately when we answer)
(so we can be in touch with you to provide our answer)
(Company, University, etc. – to better know our "customers")