Microbial degradation of microplastics by enzymatic processes: a review
Microplastics contamination is becoming a major concern worldwide. More than 1 million
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …
Challenges and opportunities in bioremediation of micro-nano plastics: a review
Y Zhou, M Kumar, S Sarsaiya, R Sirohi… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rising level of micro-nano plastics (MNPs) in the natural ecosystem adversely impact the
health of the environment and living organisms globally. MNPs enter in to the agro …
health of the environment and living organisms globally. MNPs enter in to the agro …
Biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate): mechanistic insights, advances, and future innovative strategies
Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
[HTML][HTML] Ten decadal advances in fungal biology leading towards human well-being
Fungi are an understudied resource possessing huge potential for developing products that
can greatly improve human well-being. In the current paper, we highlight some important …
can greatly improve human well-being. In the current paper, we highlight some important …
[HTML][HTML] Industrial applications of fungal lipases: a review
Fungal lipases (triacylglycerol acyl hydrolases EC 3.1. 1.3) are significant industrial
enzymes and have several applications in a number of industries and fields. Fungal lipases …
enzymes and have several applications in a number of industries and fields. Fungal lipases …
A critical review of the performance and soil biodegradability profiles of biobased natural and chemically synthesized polymers in industrial applications
This review explores biobased polymers for industrial applications, their end fate, and most
importantly, origin and key aspects enabling soil biodegradation. The physicochemical …
importantly, origin and key aspects enabling soil biodegradation. The physicochemical …
A comprehensive biotechnological and molecular insight into plastic degradation by microbial community
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 …
Several microbes have the potential to degrade synthetic polymers with the aid of various …
[HTML][HTML] Current advances in the biodegradation and bioconversion of polyethylene terephthalate
X Qi, W Yan, Z Cao, M Ding, Y Yuan - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used plastic that is polymerized by terephthalic
acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). In recent years, PET biodegradation and bioconversion …
acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). In recent years, PET biodegradation and bioconversion …
Fluorescence-activated droplet sorting of PET degrading microorganisms
Enzymes that can decompose synthetic plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
are urgently needed. Still, a bottleneck remains due to a lack of techniques for detecting and …
are urgently needed. Still, a bottleneck remains due to a lack of techniques for detecting and …
Rapid biodegradation of high molecular weight semi-crystalline polylactic acid at ambient temperature via enzymatic and alkaline hydrolysis by a defined bacterial …
AN Mistry, B Kachenchart, A Wongthanaroj… - Polymer Degradation …, 2022 - Elsevier
Biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) in the natural environment is usually slow. This study
aims to develop a bacterial consortium that biodegrades semi-crystalline PLA films with high …
aims to develop a bacterial consortium that biodegrades semi-crystalline PLA films with high …