Microbial biodegradation of plastics: Challenges, opportunities, and a critical perspective

Shilpa, N Basak, SS Meena - Frontiers of Environmental Science & …, 2022 - Springer
The abundance of synthetic polymers has increased due to their uncontrolled utilization and
disposal in the environment. The recalcitrant nature of plastics leads to accumulation and …

Current advances, challenges and strategies for enhancing the biodegradation of plastic waste

Y He, X Deng, L Jiang, L Hao, Y Shi, M Lyu… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to its highly recalcitrant nature, the growing accumulation of plastic waste is becoming
an urgent global problem. Biodegradation is one of the best possible approaches for the …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances and challenges in sustainable management of plastic waste using biodegradation approach

CXE Thew, ZS Lee, P Srinophakun, CW Ooi - Bioresource Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Versatility and desirable attributes of synthetic plastics have greatly contributed towards their
wide applications. However, vast accumulation of plastic wastes in environment as a result …

Integrated approaches in microbial degradation of plastics

S Jaiswal, B Sharma, P Shukla - Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2020 - Elsevier
The present state of constantly increasing plastic pollution is the major concern of scientific
researchers. The conventional techniques applied (ie, burning and landfilling) to get plastic …

Biotechnology of plastic waste degradation, recycling, and valorization: Current advances and future perspectives

ZH Qin, JH Mou, CYH Chao, SS Chopra… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Although fossil‐based plastic products have many attractive characteristics, their production
has led to severe environmental burdens that require immediate solutions. Despite these …

A comprehensive biotechnological and molecular insight into plastic degradation by microbial community

A Priya, K Dutta, A Daverey - Journal of Chemical Technology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Environmental pollution by petrochemical plastic is a matter of serious global concern.
Several microbes have the potential to degrade synthetic polymers with the aid of various …

Recent advances in plastic degradation–From microbial consortia-based methods to data sciences and computational biology driven approaches

S Skariyachan, N Taskeen, AP Kishore… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
The conventional methods of plastic waste management such as mechanical and chemical
recycling, landfill complemented by incineration and pyrosis have limited scope. Thus …

Microbial capability for the degradation of chemical additives present in petroleum-based plastic products: A review on current status and perspectives

S Carmen - Journal of hazardous materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic additives are present as pollutants in the environment because they are released
from plastics and have been reported to be toxic to mammals. Due to this toxicity, it is crucial …

Bioprocessing of plastics for sustainable environment: Progress, challenges, and prospects

K Rambabu, G Bharath, M Govarthanan… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental biotic and abiotic components are threatened by the continuous use,
accumulation, and contamination of plastics. Additionally, it contributes to global warming by …

Biodegradation of macro-and micro-plastics in environment: A review on mechanism, toxicity, and future perspectives

I Nabi, M Zaheer, W Jin, L Yang - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic waste has gained remarkable research attention due to its accumulation, associated
environmental issues, and impact on living organisms. In order to overcome this challenge …