Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(24), С. 11942 - 11942
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
Plastics
play
a
crucial
role
in
modern
life,
but
their
accumulation
poses
serious
threat
to
both
the
environment
and
human
health.
Due
effects
on
terrestrial
aquatic
environment,
it
is
essential
develop
sustainable
approaches
dispose
of
waste
plastics.
Traditional
methods
plastic
disposal,
such
as
burning
landfilling,
are
problematic
since
they
produce
hazardous
byproducts.
Biodegradation
potentially
effective,
eco-friendly
approach
which
uses
microbial
consortia
or
isolated
enzymes
break
down
waste.
Enzymes
interact
with
surfaces
hydrolyse
large
polymer
chains
into
smaller
units.
These
byproducts
can
then
be
utilised
carbon
sources
by
microbes,
eventually
converted
CO2
water.
This
review
explores
principal
degradation,
focus
existing
emerging
polymers
made
readily
biodegradable.
In
addition,
valorisation
for
converting
valuable
considered.
The
implementation
circular
economy
expected
lead
further
development,
including
scaling
up
efficient
bio-upcycling
processes,
serve
stimulate
environmental
removal
value-added
use
post-consumer
streams.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(11)
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
a
class
of
emerging
contaminants
that
have
gained
significant
attention
in
recent
years.
The
presence
MPs
the
aquatic
environment
is
reported
to
serious
potential
environmental
and
health
impacts.
Therefore,
it
essential
develop
efficient
sustainable
strategies
for
remediation
from
aqueous
environment.
Traditional
techniques
an
limitations,
including
high
costs
production
secondary
pollutants.
In
this
scenario,
bioremediation
offers
several
advantages
has
emerged
as
cost‐effective,
eco‐friendly,
strategy
removal
water.
This
article
critically
reviews
progress
applications
different
effects
key
factors
such
characteristics
MPs,
conditions,
types
microorganisms
on
elaborated
detail.
underlying
mechanisms
involved
by
also
discussed
comprehensively.
Major
technological
challenges
identified,
recommendations
future
research
provided.
Despite
challenges,
promising
approach
can
revolutionize
MP
process
if
major
addressed.
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(18), С. 3223 - 3223
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024
Undernutrition
is
an
important
global
health
problem,
especially
in
children
and
older
adults.
Both
reversal
of
maternal
child
undernutrition
heathy
ageing
have
become
United
Nations-supported
initiatives,
leading
to
increased
attention
nutritional
interventions
targeting
undernutrition.
One
feasible
option
microalgae,
the
precursor
all
terrestrial
plants.
Most
commercially
farmed
microalgae
are
photosynthetic
single-celled
organisms
producing
organic
carbon
compounds
oxygen.
This
review
will
discuss
commercial
opportunities
grow
microalgae.
Microalgae
produce
lipids
(including
omega-3
fatty
acids),
proteins,
carbohydrates,
pigments
micronutrients
so
can
provide
a
suitable
underutilised
alternative
for
addressing
The
benefits
nutrients
derived
from
been
identified,
thus
they
candidates
issues
globally.
potential
microalgae-derived
be
converted
into
food
products.
advantages
cultivation
include
that
it
does
not
need
arable
land
or
pesticides.
Additionally,
most
species
still
unexplored,
presenting
options
further
development.
Further,
usefulness
other
purposes
such
as
bioremediation
biofuels
increase
knowledge
these
microorganisms,
allowing
development
more
efficient
production
interventions.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET),
a
widely
used
synthetic
polymer
in
daily
life,
has
become
major
source
of
post-consumer
waste
due
to
its
complex
molecular
structure
and
resistance
natural
degradation,
which
posed
significant
threat
the
global
ecological
environment
human
health.
Current
PET-processing
methods
include
physical,
chemical,
biological
approaches,
however
each
have
their
limitations.
Given
that
numerous
microbial
strains
exhibit
remarkable
capacity
degrade
plastic
materials,
degradation
PET
emerged
as
highly
promising
alternative.
This
approach
not
only
offers
possibility
converting
into
valuable
resources
but
also
contributes
advancement
circular
economy.
Therefore
this
review,
it
is
mainly
focused
on
cutting-edge
technologies
key
role
specific
such
Ideonella
sakaiensis
201-F6,
can
efficiently
assimilate
PET.
Particularly
noteworthy
are
catalytic
enzymes
related
metabolism
PET,
been
emphasized
sustainable
eco-friendly
strategy
for
recycling
within
framework
Furthermore,
study
elucidates
innovative
utilization
degraded
materials
feedstock
production
high-value
chemicals,
highlighting
path
forward
management
waste.
