Environmental biotechnology offers several promising techniques for the rehabilitation of
polluted environments. The modern industrialized world presents novel challenges to the …

Petroleum is currently the world's main energy source, and its demand is expected to
increase in coming years. Its intense exploitation can lead to an increase in the number of …

Plastic waste management has become a global issue. Polyethylene (PE) is the most
abundant synthetic plastic worldwide, and one of the most resistant to biodegradation …

This study evaluated the biodegradability of PBS fishing gear in marine sedimentary
environments, which is a major cause of unintended catches caused by discarded fishing …

Chronic pollution by used lubricant oils (ULOs) poses a serious challenge to the
environment. Under stress conditions, microorganisms, including potential degraders, can …

Plastic polymer waste management is an increasingly prevalent issue. In this paper,
Rhodococcus genomes were explored to predict new plastic-degrading enzymes based on …

The accumulation of petroleum hydrocarbons in the environment substantially endangers
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Many microbial strains have been recognized to utilize …

Hydrocarbon footprints in the environment, via biosynthesis, natural seepage,
anthropogenic activities and accidents, affect the ecosystem and induce a shift in the healthy …

Rhodococcus sp. HX-2 could degrade diesel oil in the presence of 1%–10% NaCl. The
compatible solute betaine accumulated in cells with increasing NaCl concentration, and this …

The past few years observed a breakthrough of genome sequences of bacteria of
Rhodococcus genus with significant biodegradation abilities. Invaluable knowledge from …