Microplastic contaminants in the aqueous environment, fate, toxicity consequences, and remediation strategies
Microplastic is a fragmented plastic part that emerges as a potential marine and terrestrial
contaminant. The microplastic wastes in marine and soil environments cause severe …
contaminant. The microplastic wastes in marine and soil environments cause severe …
Plastics and the microbiome: impacts and solutions
Global plastic production has increased exponentially since manufacturing commenced in
the 1950's, including polymer types infused with diverse additives and fillers. While the …
the 1950's, including polymer types infused with diverse additives and fillers. While the …
[HTML][HTML] Recent insight into enzymatic degradation of plastics prevalent in the environment: A mini-review
Plastic pollution has been prevalent in the world ever since its use in majority of the areas
including packaging, electronic industries, building and construction, healthcare …
including packaging, electronic industries, building and construction, healthcare …
Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers in mesophilic aerobic environments
Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into the mechanisms involved in the fungal degradation of plastics
Fungi are considered among the most efficient microbial degraders of plastics, as they
produce salient enzymes and can survive on recalcitrant compounds with limited nutrients …
produce salient enzymes and can survive on recalcitrant compounds with limited nutrients …
Biochemical properties and biotechnological applications of microbial enzymes involved in the degradation of polyester-type plastics
AK Urbanek, AM Mirończuk, A García-Martín… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2020 - Elsevier
Application of polyester-degrading enzymes should be considered as an eco-friendly
alternative to chemical recycling due to the huge plastic waste disposal nowadays. Many …
alternative to chemical recycling due to the huge plastic waste disposal nowadays. Many …
Plasmid-mediated catabolism for the removal of xenobiotics from the environment
P Bhatt, G Bhandari, K Bhatt, D Maithani… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
The large-scale application of xenobiotics adversely affects the environment. The genes that
are present in the chromosome of the bacteria are considered nonmobile, whereas the …
are present in the chromosome of the bacteria are considered nonmobile, whereas the …
A review on cutinases enzyme in degradation of microplastics
From the surface of the earth to the depths of the ocean, microplastics are a hazard for both
aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Due to their small size and vast expanse, they can further …
aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Due to their small size and vast expanse, they can further …
Sorption of five organic compounds by polar and nonpolar microplastics
Microplastics (MPs) could act as a vector for various kinds of pollutants due to their small
size. Compared to nonpolar and nondegradabale MPs, the sorption of organic pollutants on …
size. Compared to nonpolar and nondegradabale MPs, the sorption of organic pollutants on …
A review on polyhydroxyalkanoate production from agricultural waste Biomass: Development, Advances, circular Approach, and challenges
Polyhydroxyalkanoates are biopolymers produced by microbial fermentation. They have
excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, which are regarded as promising substitutes …
excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, which are regarded as promising substitutes …