Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
Phthalates
have
become
a
widespread
environmental
pollutant
that
has
severe
implications
for
aquatic
and
terrestrial
ecosystems.
They
are
found
in
various
sources,
including
industrial
processes,
consumer
products,
food
packaging,
resulting
significant
contamination.
Their
persistence
ability
to
bioaccumulate
present
risks,
especially
impacting
reproductive,
developmental,
endocrine
systems
humans.
This
review
explores
how
phthalates
function
as
mixed
micropollutants,
adding
complexity
their
evaluation
control
systems.
It
also
focuses
on
remediation
strategies
using
novel
biotechnological
approaches,
such
enzymatic
degradation,
genetic
engineering,
microbial
remediation,
nanotechnology‐based
approaches.
Enzymatic
degradation
utilizes
specific
enzymes
the
breakdown
of
phthalates,
thereby,
transforming
them
into
less
toxic
metabolites.
Novel
engineering
techniques
opened
possibilities
improving
by
microorganisms,
offering
potential
solutions
more
efficient
remediation.
Nanotechnology‐based
approaches
showcase
effectiveness
nanomaterials
absorbing
breaking
down
molecular
scale.
highlights
importance
consortia
biochar‐microbial
composites
restoration.
The
unique
contribution
this
lies
its
comprehensive
analysis
advanced
phthalate
emphasizing
synergistic
protect
safeguard
environment
future
generations.
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 319 - 333
Published: March 1, 2024
The
biodegradation
of
petroleum
hydrocarbons
is
a
valuable
process
used
to
reduce
the
ecological
influences
oil
spills
and
pollution.
This
comprehensive
review
immerses
readers
in
sophisticated
universe
oil-oxidizing
organisms,
diversity
functionality
which
are
unveiled.
By
examining
different
bacterial
groups,
such
as
aerobic
anaerobic
bacteria,
fungi,
archaea,
algae,
study
shows
enzymatic
metabolic
processes
exploited
during
biodegradation.
Environmental
factors,
substrate
characteristics,
microbial
interactions
main
determinants
that
contribute
good
performance
hydrocarbons.
effectiveness
various
biotechnological
strategies
like
in-situ
ex-situ
bioremediation,
bioaugmentation,
bio
stimulation
being
tested
determine
their
ability
embrace
capabilities
for
environmental
restoration.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
Phthalates
have
become
a
widespread
environmental
pollutant
that
has
severe
implications
for
aquatic
and
terrestrial
ecosystems.
They
are
found
in
various
sources,
including
industrial
processes,
consumer
products,
food
packaging,
resulting
significant
contamination.
Their
persistence
ability
to
bioaccumulate
present
risks,
especially
impacting
reproductive,
developmental,
endocrine
systems
humans.
This
review
explores
how
phthalates
function
as
mixed
micropollutants,
adding
complexity
their
evaluation
control
systems.
It
also
focuses
on
remediation
strategies
using
novel
biotechnological
approaches,
such
enzymatic
degradation,
genetic
engineering,
microbial
remediation,
nanotechnology‐based
approaches.
Enzymatic
degradation
utilizes
specific
enzymes
the
breakdown
of
phthalates,
thereby,
transforming
them
into
less
toxic
metabolites.
Novel
engineering
techniques
opened
possibilities
improving
by
microorganisms,
offering
potential
solutions
more
efficient
remediation.
Nanotechnology‐based
approaches
showcase
effectiveness
nanomaterials
absorbing
breaking
down
molecular
scale.
highlights
importance
consortia
biochar‐microbial
composites
restoration.
The
unique
contribution
this
lies
its
comprehensive
analysis
advanced
phthalate
emphasizing
synergistic
protect
safeguard
environment
future
generations.
