Strategies based on the use of microorganisms for the elimination of pollutants with endocrine-disrupting activity in the environment

Moukhtari, Fatine El; Martín-Pozo, Laura; Zafra-Gómez, A.

doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.109268

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“…Bacterial biodegradation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove phenol from contaminated environments. It can be less expensive than traditional physical or chemical treatments and does not generate hazardous waste (El Moukhtari et al, 2023). In addition, bioremediation can be more efficient than traditional methods because microorganisms can degrade pollutants in situ, which can be more effective and cheaper than physically removing contaminated materials.…”

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Bacterial degradation of phenol: a review of the current state of knowledge

Adetitun,

Tomilayo

2024

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Phenol is a toxic and recalcitrant contaminant widely used in various industries, including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries. Bacterial degradation of phenol is a promising method for treating phenol-contaminated wastewater. The biodegradation of phenol by bacteria can effectively remove it from the environment, making it a valuable alternative to traditional chemical treatment methods. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the bacterial biodegradation of phenol, including those in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors, the metabolic pathways involved in phenol degradation, and the factors that influence the efficiency of phenol biodegradation. This paper also discusses the challenges and limitations of using bacteria for the biodegradation of phenol, including the need for further research to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the process. The outcome of this review demonstrates that bacterial biodegradation is a promising and effective method for treating phenol-contaminated wastewater and provides a foundation for future research to improve the efficiency and continuous use of this process.

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Bacterial degradation of phenol: a review of the current state of knowledge

Adetitun,

Tomilayo

2024

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“…To tackle the unresolved problems of global water scarcity and water pollution, there is a need for water treatment solutions that possess multiple functions, can be scaled up, are strong and reliable, do not rely on chemicals, have a minimal environmental impact, and are energy-efficient [ 13 ]. Inadequate wastewater treatment methods have led to the recent discovery of a new class of pollutants called emerging contaminants in the environment, which have not yet been completely eradicated from the ecosystem [ 14 ]. As a result, more research is needed to enhance the current wastewater treatment systems so that it complies with the established regulations to totally remove pollutants.…”

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Application of coal fly ash based ceramic membranes in wastewater treatment: A sustainable alternative to commercial materials

Sawunyama,

Olatunde,

Oyewo

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…In this review, we focus on bioremediation approaches for Hg remediation. Microbial bioremediation involves the use of living microorganisms to degrade or eliminate pollutants or unwanted substances from soil or water (El Moukhtari et al, 2023), whereas phytoremediation is a form of bioremediation that uses plants to degrade or uptake heavy metals in soil. Both approaches have been shown to be effective in removing Hg from the environment.…”

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Bioremediation of mercury contaminated soil and water: A review

Kumar,

Chawla

et al. 2023

Land Degrad Dev

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Mercury (Hg) pollution of soil and water environments is a major global threat to human health, agri‐food systems and ecosystems and industrial activities mainly coal combustion augmented their content in different environmental media. Bioremediation is a nature‐based solution involving microbial‐ and plant‐based (phytoremediation) technologies that clean‐up Hg contaminated sites. Here, we review Hg‐resistant bacteria and how latest insights in our understanding of the cellular and biochemical mechanisms of the mer operon genes responsible for Hg resistance and transformation have facilitated developments in microbial Hg‐bioremediation. We also review the phytoremediation mechanisms, including those of bacterial‐ and fungi‐assisted phytoremediation processes, which have shown promising results in reducing Hg2+ to Hg0. This review provides a detailed knowledge of novel Hg bioremediation mechanisms and methods. Consequently, microbial‐ and phyto‐based bioremediation technologies have a critical role in the reclamation of Hg‐contaminated environments and the protection of human health and ecosystems.

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Strategies based on the use of microorganisms for the elimination of pollutants with endocrine-disrupting activity in the environment

Cited by 14 publications

References 126 publications

Bacterial degradation of phenol: a review of the current state of knowledge

Bacterial degradation of phenol: a review of the current state of knowledge

Application of coal fly ash based ceramic membranes in wastewater treatment: A sustainable alternative to commercial materials

Bioremediation of mercury contaminated soil and water: A review

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