Recent advances in biodegradation of emerging contaminants-microplastics (MPs): Feasibility, mechanism, and future prospects

S Li, Y Yang, S Yang, H Zheng, Y Zheng, M Jun… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics have become an essential part of life. When it enters the environment, it migrates
and breaks down to form smaller size fragments, which are called microplastics (MPs) …

Do microplastics and nanoplastics pose risks to biota in agricultural ecosystems?

NR Maddela, B Ramakrishnan, T Kadiyala… - Soil Systems, 2023 - mdpi.com
The presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in soils is becoming pervasive in
most agroecosystems. The recent estimates suggest that the soil burden of MNPs in the …

Vitamin D modulation of brain-gut-virome disorder caused by polystyrene nanoplastics exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

M Teng, Y Li, X Zhao, JC White, L Zhao, J Sun, W Zhu… - Microbiome, 2023 - Springer
Background Many studies have investigated how nanoplastics (NPs) exposure mediates
nerve and intestinal toxicity through a dysregulated brain-gut axis interaction, but there are …

Sequencing of the whole genome of a bacterium of the genus Achromobacter reveals its potential for xenobiotics biodegradation

A Marzec-Grządziel, A Gałązka - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The isolation of new bacterial strains from the natural environment can lead to the detection
of microorganisms of potential practical importance. The characterization of such …

Exploring biodegradative efficiency: a systematic review on the main microplastic-degrading bacteria

MRF da Silva, KS Souza, F Motteran… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Microplastics (MPs) are widely distributed in the environment, causing damage
to biota and human health. Due to their physicochemical characteristics, they become …

[HTML][HTML] Exiguobacterium acetylicum Strain SI17: A Potential Biocontrol Agent against Peronophythora litchii Causing Post-Harvest Litchi Downy Blight

S Huang, X Lv, L Zheng, D Guo - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
Litchi downy blight (LDB) caused by Peronophythora litchii destroys 20–30% of litchi fruit
every year and causes significant economic losses. Some Exiguobacterium strains exhibit …

The comparative plastisphere microbial community profile at Kung Wiman beach unveils potential plastic-specific degrading microorganisms

N Chaimusik, N Sombuttra, Y Nakaramontri… - PeerJ, 2024 - peerj.com
Background Plastic waste is a global environmental issue that impacts the well-being of
humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Microplastic contamination has been …

Recent trends in microbial and enzymatic plastic degradation: a solution for plastic pollution predicaments

SL Dhali, D Parida, B Kumar, K Bala - Biotechnology for Sustainable …, 2024 - Springer
Plastic pollution is an ever-escalating issue with detrimental effects on both the environment
and human health. Plastic breaks down into smaller pieces, and depending on the size they …

Plastisphere: Marine Microbial Assemblages for Biodegradation of Microplastics

AK Wani, N Naqash, N Akhtar, TG Mir, BA Mir… - Microbial Applications …, 2024 - Springer
The emergence of plastic waste from industries is a serious ecological concern. In recent
years, plastic has been identified in various ecosystems, including human tissues, posing a …