Synthetic plastics are pivotal in our current lifestyle and therefore, its accumulation is a major
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …

Microplastic is a fragmented plastic part that emerges as a potential marine and terrestrial
contaminant. The microplastic wastes in marine and soil environments cause severe …

Plastics are widely used in the global economy, and each year, at least 350 to 400 million
tons are being produced. Due to poor recycling and low circular use, millions of tons …

Biodegradation of synthetic polymers, in particular polyethylene terephthalate (PET), is of
great importance, since environmental pollution with PET and other plastics has become a …

Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic chemical compounds (ie, having both hydrophobic
and hydrophilic domains) that form an indispensable component in almost every sector of …

Current innovations in the marine bionanotechnology arena are supporting and stimulating
developments in other fields, including nanomedicine, pharmaceuticals, sensors …

Biotechnological production in bacteria enables access to numerous valuable chemical
compounds. Nowadays, advanced molecular genetic toolsets, enzyme engineering as well …

From the surface of the earth to the depths of the ocean, microplastics are a hazard for both
aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Due to their small size and vast expanse, they can further …

Coastal countries have traditionally relied on the existing marine resources (eg, fishing,
food, transport, recreation, and tourism) as well as tried to support new economic endeavors …

Plastics are highly durable and widely used materials. Current methodologies of plastic
degradation, elimination, and recycling are flawed. In recent years, biodegradation (the …