[HTML][HTML] Nature's fight against plastic pollution: Algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastics production

WY Chia, DYY Tang, KS Khoo, ANK Lup… - Environmental Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
The increased global demand for plastic materials has led to severe plastic waste pollution,
particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human …

[HTML][HTML] Metabolic pathway of Cr (VI) reduction by bacteria: a review

NN Ramli, AR Othman, SB Kurniawan… - Microbiological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metal wastes, particularly hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)], are generated from
anthropogenic activities, and their increasing abundance has been a research concern due …

[HTML][HTML] How microalgal biotechnology can assist with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for natural resource management

DL Sutherland, J McCauley, L Labeeuw, P Ray… - Current Research in …, 2021 - Elsevier
A key interlinking factor of many global issues is the accumulated negative effects of
pollution and poor resource/land management of our remaining natural resources …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review on employing algae as a feed for polycarbohydrate synthesis

VS Lisha, RS Kothale, S Sidharth… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
As a substitute for conventional plastics in the market, bioplastics are winning their
reputation. Pursuant to the researches carried out, in spite of being notably biodegradable in …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in synthetic biology for enhancing cyanobacterial capabilities in sustainable plastic production: A green horizon perspective

T Nawaz, L Gu, Z Hu, S Fahad, S Saud, R Zhou - Fuels, 2024 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review investigates the potential of cyanobacteria, particularly nitrogen-
fixing strains, in addressing global challenges pertaining to plastic pollution and carbon …

Innovations in biodegradable materials: Harnessing Spirulina algae for sustainable biocomposite production

C Kothawale, P Varma… - Bioresource Technology …, 2024 - Elsevier
The negative implications of non-biodegradable plastics on environment have led to the
need for eco-friendly materials that can mitigate environmental degradation. Spirulina algae …

Unveiling the potential of microalgae for bioplastic production from wastewater–current trends, innovations, and future prospects

R Sharma, P Solanki, M Chaudhary, N Gupta… - … for Sustainable Materials, 2024 - Springer
Bioplastics derived from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are among the promising
substitutes for unsustainable petroleum-based polymers. PHA-based polymers demonstrate …

Review on the use of Microalgae Biomass for Bioplastics Synthesis: A Sustainable and Green approach to control Plastic Pollution

M Nandal, P Khyalia, A Ghalawat, H Jugiani, M Kaur… - Pollution, 2022 - jpoll.ut.ac.ir
Worldwide there is an immense demand for plastic material that results in “white pollution”.
Petrochemical-based plastic is used all over the world which leads to adverse impacts on …

Microalgae as a renewable resource for bioplastic production

S Ali, MA Dar, M El-Sheekh, T Elsamahy… - Handbook of research …, 2022 - igi-global.com
Increase in plastic waste accumulation is considered a growing concern, resulting in white
pollution. It is unavoidable that an inventive method to reduce pollution will be required …

Review on the biotechnological and nanotechnological potential of the streptophyte genus Klebsormidium with pilot data on its phycoprospecting and polyphasic …

M Stoyneva-Gärtner, B Uzunov, G Gärtner… - Biotechnology & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
This review provides data on the possibilities for commercial use of algae of the green
streptophyte genus Klebsormidium. It is one of the basal algal progenitors of land plants and …