Biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate): mechanistic insights, advances, and future innovative strategies

A Kushwaha, L Goswami, M Singhvi, BS Kim - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …

A critical review of presence, removal and potential impacts of endocrine disruptors bisphenol A

J Xing, S Zhang, M Zhang, J Hou - … and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic organic compound that is mainly used in the production of
polymer materials polycarbonate and epoxy resin. Widespread use and irregular processing …

Challenges in biodegradation of non-degradable thermoplastic waste: From environmental impact to operational readiness

N Taghavi, IA Udugama, WQ Zhuang… - Biotechnology Advances, 2021 - Elsevier
Non-degradable plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS),
and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are among the most generated plastic wastes in …

Removal of bisphenol A from wastewater by physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques. A review

CB Godiya, BJ Park - Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2022 - Springer
Bisphenol A is a well-known endocrine-disrupting compound that is commonly detected in
industrial effluents and wastewater treatment plants. It is extensively used in the production …

Bisphenol A in the environment and recent advances in biodegradation by fungi

JL Torres-García, M Ahuactzin-Pérez, FJ Fernández… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound used in the manufacture of a wide variety of everyday
materials that, when released into the environment, causes multiple detrimental effects on …

A review of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) treating recalcitrant wastewater: Refractory organics removal mechanism, application and prospect

F Cai, L Lei, Y Li, Y Chen - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Recent years have witnessed the rapid development of polluting industries as well as
enormous production of recalcitrant wastewater containing toxic and refractory compounds …

Sustainable application of biosorption and bioaccumulation of persistent pollutants in wastewater treatment: Current practice

C Filote, M Roșca, RM Hlihor, P Cozma, IM Simion… - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Persistent toxic substances including persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals have
been released in high quantities in surface waters by industrial activities. Their presence in …

Bisphenol A removal and degradation pathways in microorganisms with probiotic properties

G Kyrila, A Katsoulas, V Schoretsaniti… - Journal of hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a constituent of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, widely
applied on food packaging materials. As BPA exposure results in health hazards, its efficient …

Microbial capability for the degradation of chemical additives present in petroleum-based plastic products: A review on current status and perspectives

S Carmen - Journal of hazardous materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic additives are present as pollutants in the environment because they are released
from plastics and have been reported to be toxic to mammals. Due to this toxicity, it is crucial …

Advancing biological processing for valorization of plastic wastes

A Gluth, Z Xu, LS Fifield, B Yang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The useful applications of plastics are as significant as the problems associated with their
disposal. Current waste management strategies are ineffective at preventing the flow of …