Microbe‐mediated biodegradation of microplastics from wastes
Dixita Chettri,
Tanmoy Pati,
Anil Kumar Verma
Abstract:Microplastics (MPs) with slow degradation rates carry toxins and pathogens from surroundings, accumulate and pollute the environment. They bio‐accumulate on humans and other lifeforms leading to health concerns, including inflammatory lesions, oxidative stress and increased cancer risk, thus requiring immediate remediation actions. This review summarizes, categorizes and analyses recent findings on MP source, transit and environmental toxicity and explores their microbe‐mediated breakdown. Various micro‐organi… Show more
“…Depending on the organisms, molecular mass and size of MPs and other environmental attributes greatly inuence the microbes-assisted transformation. 20,21 Microplastic recently got tremendous attention from researchers of biological and ecological domains. Although the term microplastic is debatable, 22 the environmental impact of microplastics has been extensively studied.…”
Advanced economic development and technologies cause worldwide plastic waste to increase many folds, leaving policymakers with the dilemma of managing it. Synthetic solid particles or polymeric matrices of plastics with...
“…Depending on the organisms, molecular mass and size of MPs and other environmental attributes greatly inuence the microbes-assisted transformation. 20,21 Microplastic recently got tremendous attention from researchers of biological and ecological domains. Although the term microplastic is debatable, 22 the environmental impact of microplastics has been extensively studied.…”
Advanced economic development and technologies cause worldwide plastic waste to increase many folds, leaving policymakers with the dilemma of managing it. Synthetic solid particles or polymeric matrices of plastics with...
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