Biodegradation of plastics induced by marine organisms: future perspectives for bioremediation approaches

T Viel, L Manfra, V Zupo, G Libralato, M Cocca… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plastic pollution is a distinctive element of the globalized world. In fact, since the 1970s the
expansion and use of plastics, particularly in the consumer and commercial sectors, has …

[HTML][HTML] Harnessing photosynthetic microorganisms for enhanced bioremediation of microplastics: A comprehensive review

GD Barone, A Rodríguez-Seijo, M Parati… - Environmental Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mismanaged plastics, upon entering the environment, undergo degradation through
physicochemical and/or biological processes. This process often results in the formation of …

Complex interactions among temperature, microplastics and cyanobacteria may facilitate cyanobacteria proliferation and microplastic deposition

KK Gopalakrishnan, DR Kashian - Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyanobacterial blooms are a global concern prone to causing environmental and economic
damages and are tightly linked to anthropogenic nutrient inputs. Likewise, microplastic …

Degradation of bio-based and biodegradable plastic and its contribution to soil organic carbon stock

V Guliyev, B Tanunchai, M Udovenko, O Menyailo… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Expanding the use of environmentally friendly materials to protect the environment is one of
the key factors in maintaining a sustainable ecological balance. Poly (butylene succinate-co …

A Two-stage strategy for polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production by continuous Biohydrogen fermenter and sequencing batch reactor from food industry wastewater

CW Lai, P Bhuyar, MY Shen, CY Chu - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present investigation aimed to enhance the production of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB).
The volatile fatty acid (VFA) was obtained from food industry wastewater using a high-yield …

Biomass and lipid production from indigenous Nannochloropsis sp. by employing stress factors for improved biodiesel production

P Paramasivam, K Kanagesan, P Bhuyar… - Environment …, 2021 - Springer
The marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp. was grown in a different stress factor to
produce maximum biomass and lipid production. The experimental stress factors were light …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nano-plastics contaminants in the environment: Sources, fate, toxicity, detection, remediation, and sustainable perspectives

AH Rashed, G Yesilay, L Hazeem, S Rashdan… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
The continuous production and widespread applications of synthetic plastics and their waste
present immense environmental challenges and damage living systems. Microplastics …

Plastic pollution and degradation pathways: A review on the treatment technologies

N Zaini, N Kasmuri, A Mojiri, T Kindaichi, SE Nayono - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
In recent years, the production of plastic has been estimated to reach 300 million tonnes,
and nearly the same amount has been dumped into the waters. This waste material causes …

Beyond Visibility: Microorganisms for tackling plastic and microplastic problems for cleaner future

H Ermis, C Collins, SK Saha, P Murray - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, an overwhelming amount of plastic waste, approximately 400 million tons (Mt), is
generated each year. The ocean plastic waste alone is expected to grow from 50 Mt in 2015 …

Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties of purified compounds from cyanobacteria Neowestiellopsis persica and Desmonostoc sp. isolated …

A Abbasian, S Kabirnataj, H Madanchi, AF Talebi - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the antimicrobial, antibiofilm, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties of
methanolic extracts of Neowestiellopsis persica (Nwp) and Desmonostoc sp.(Dns), for the …