Research Progress of Methods for Degradation of Bisphenol A

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor widely used in industrial production, is found in various environmental sources. Despite numerous reports on BPA degradation and removal, the details remain unclear. This paper aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive review of BPA degradation methods, focusing on biological, physical, and chemical treatments and the factors that affect the degradation of BPA. Firstly, the paper uses VOSviewer software (version 1.6.15) to map out the literature on BPA degradation published in the past 20 years, which reveals the trends and research focus in this field. Next, the advantages and limitations of different BPA degradation methods are discussed. Overall, this review highlights the importance of BPA degradation to protect the environment and human health. The paper provides significant insights for researchers and policymakers to develop better approaches for BPA degradation and removal.

The Role of Biodegrading-bacteria to Remove Bisphenol-A from Polluted Soils

“…The examination of bacterial degradation behaviour had predominantly focused on the impact of metabolites such as enzymes and polysaccharides; hence, there are inherent limitations in elucidating the breakdown mechanism of BPA solely by using these methods [41,42]. Indeed, molecular analysis held the promise of providing a more profound and comprehensive understanding of cognition; this approach allowed for detailed exploration of various aspects, as identifying the metabolites involved in bacterial degradation functions, elucidating the pathways employed by bacteria for degradation of pollutants and uncovering the modes of bacterial transport to pollutants; by delving into these molecular intricacies, researchers can gain deeper insights into the mechanisms and processes underlying bacterial degradation of pollutants, contributing to more nuanced comprehensions of cognitive functions in this context [43,44].…”