Current strategies on bioremediation of personal care products and detergents: Sustainability and life cycle assessment

Saravanan, A.; Thamarai, P.; Deivayanai, V.C.; Karishma, S.; Shaji, Alan; Yaashikaa, P.R.

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141698

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“…They include ingredients such as fragrances, preservatives, UV filters, antimicrobial agents, and plasticizers. Personal care product contaminants can enter aquatic environments through wastewater discharge from households and recreational activities (e.g., swimming) [24,25]. While individual personal care product ingredients are typically present at low concentrations, their cumulative effects and interactions with other contaminants in aquatic ecosystems are a growing concern [26].…”

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Evaluation of the Pathway of Contaminants in the Environment: A Case Study of Different Aquatic Environmental Compartments

Espíndola,

Scaccia,

Barbosa Segundo

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in several environmental compartments has raised significant concern given the extensive array of compounds and their consistent detection across various environmental matrices. Monitoring all potentially harmful compounds and identifying their sources is nearly impossible. However, providing data on their occurrence is crucial and lays the groundwork for decision makers to craft mitigation strategies toward a more sustainable water policy. Hence, the primary aim of this study was to conduct an evaluation study on CECs occurrence in the environment. The main novelty relies on understanding their specific pathway in three different environmental aquatic compartments. For that, a combined study of a systematic review and systemic analysis was performed. Initially, the five most common types of CECs found in aquatic ecosystems (groundwater and surface water) and wastewater were considered. For each group of CECs, five contaminants were identified. A bibliographic portfolio was generated through the application of a systematic review. Finally, a systemic analysis of the bibliographic portfolio was conducted. All classes of contaminants studied were identified in the environmental compartments evaluated. Except for pesticides, the degree of contamination by CECs followed a sequence based on the aquatic compartment (i.e., WW–SW–GW).

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of the Pathway of Contaminants in the Environment: A Case Study of Different Aquatic Environmental Compartments

Espíndola,

Scaccia,

Barbosa Segundo

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Utilization of fungal and bacterial bioremediation techniques for the treatment of toxic waste and biowaste

Thirumalaivasan,

Gnanasekaran,

Kumar

et al. 2024

Front. Mater.

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The escalating accumulation of toxic wastes and biowastes constitutes a critical environmental crisis that demands immediate and effective solutions. Traditional waste treatment methods, predominantly chemical and physical, are increasingly viewed as unsustainable, burdened by high operational costs and the risk of generating secondary pollutants. Against this backdrop, bioremediation emerges as a crucial and sustainable alternative, utilizing the natural detoxifying capabilities of microorganisms. This review article focuses on the use of fungal and bacterial strategies in bioremediation, emphasizing their vital role in the degradation, stabilization, or detoxification of pollutants. We provide an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms by which fungi and bacteria break down various contaminants, presenting a current snapshot of the field’s state of knowledge. The article highlights recent innovative advancements that improve the effectiveness and expand the applicability of bioremediation technologies. Moreover, it discusses the practical challenges of scaling these solutions to meet global environmental needs and suggests directions for future research and implementation. This synthesis not only underscores the significance of microbial bioremediation in addressing pressing environmental problems but also acts as a call to action for continued innovation in the sustainable management of hazardous wastes.

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Current strategies on bioremediation of personal care products and detergents: Sustainability and life cycle assessment

Cited by 2 publications

References 119 publications

Evaluation of the Pathway of Contaminants in the Environment: A Case Study of Different Aquatic Environmental Compartments

Evaluation of the Pathway of Contaminants in the Environment: A Case Study of Different Aquatic Environmental Compartments

Utilization of fungal and bacterial bioremediation techniques for the treatment of toxic waste and biowaste

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