Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(3), С. 1275 - 1296
Опубликована: Март 7, 2024
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
is
becoming
a
major
health
issue
due
to
the
recent
discovery
of
microplastics
and
nanoplastics
in
living
organisms
environment,
calling
for
advanced
technologies
remove
plastic
waste.
Here
we
review
enzymes
that
degrade
plastics
with
focus
on
properties,
protein
engineering
polymers
such
as
poly(ethylene
terephthalate),
poly(butylene
adipate-co-terephthalate),
poly(lactic
acid),
polyamide
polyurethane.
The
mechanism
action
natural
engineered
has
been
probed
by
experimental
computation
approaches.
performance
polyester-degrading
improved
via
directed
evolution,
structure-guided
rational
design
machine
learning-aided
strategies.
display
higher
stability
at
elevated
temperatures,
tailored
substrate-binding
sites.
Biomedical Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(6), С. 060501 - 060501
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024
The
pursuit
of
sustainable
bioinspired
materials
for
regenerative
medicine
demands
a
nuanced
balance
between
scientific
advancement,
ethical
considerations,
and
environmental
consciousness.
This
abstract
encapsulates
comprehensive
perspective
paper
exploring
the
intricate
dynamics
toxicology,
impact,
concerns
within
realm
materials.
As
landscape
evolves,
ensuring
biocompatibility
safety
these
emerges
as
pivotal
challenge.
Our
delves
into
multidimensional
aspects
toxicity
assessment,
encompassing
cytotoxicity,
genotoxicity,
immunotoxicity
analyses.
Additionally,
we
shed
light
on
complexities
evaluating
impact
materials,
discussing
methodologies
such
life
cycle
biodegradability
testing,
design
approaches.
Amid
endeavors,
emphasize
paramount
importance
considerations
in
material
development,
navigating
web
international
regulations
frameworks
guiding
medical
Furthermore,
our
underscores
envisioned
future
directions
challenges
toxicology
techniques,
computational
modeling,
holistic
evaluation,
aiming
understanding
synergistic
interplay
stewardship,
deliberation.
Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6, С. 100088 - 100088
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024
Predictions
indicate
a
concerning
surge
in
plastic
waste,
expected
to
reach
380
million
tonnes
by
2040
from
188
2016.
Strategies
combat
this
could
reduce
yearly
waste
140
tonnes,
but
may
not
fully
address
existing
pollution
levels.
Urgent
action
is
needed
devise
safe
and
effective
methods
for
degrading
microplastics.
Use
of
microorganisms
ranging
bacteria
algae
help
the
biodegradation
these
particles
has
been
employed
researched
upon
extensively.
Microorganisms
belonging
following
genus:
Bacillus,
Actinobacteria,
Pseudomonas,
Aspergillus,
Penicillium,
Cyanobacteria
various
species
microalgae
have
shown
remarkable
capabilities
degrade
microplastic
present
environment.
The
main
focus
review
highlight
potential
organisms
that
can
with
also
touches
new
biotechnological
advancements
like
use
genetically
modified
aid
It
highlights
gaps
research
regarding
large
scale
combination
other
degradation
techniques
order
efficiently
safely
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(9), С. 4769 - 4769
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024
Contemporary
living
is
continuously
leading
to
poor
everyday
choices
resulting
in
the
manifestation
of
various
diseases.
The
benefits
plant-based
nutrition
are
undeniable
and
research
on
topic
rising.
Modern
man
now
aware
possibilities
that
plant
can
provide
seeking
ways
benefit
from
it.
Dietary
phenolic
compounds
among
easily
accessible
beneficial
substances
exhibit
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antitumor,
antibacterial,
antiviral,
antifungal,
antiparasitic,
analgesic,
anti-diabetic,
anti-atherogenic,
antiproliferative,
as
well
cardio-and
neuroprotective
activities.
Several
industries
exploring
incorporate
biologically
active
their
produce.
This
review
concentrated
presenting
current
information
about
dietary
contribution
maintaining
good
health.
Additionally,
this
content
will
demonstrate
importance
prosperity
natural
for
fields,
i.e.,
food
industry,
cosmetology,
biotechnology,
others.
