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  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Industrial activities release numerous toxic pollutants into water and air, degrading environmental quality and ecological balance.
  • Key industrial pollutants include phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), endocrine-disruptive chemicals (EDC), pesticides, dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), and industrial dyes.
  • These xenobiotics pose significant threats to environmental and ecological health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the sources and catalytic mechanisms of peroxidases.
  • To explore the application of peroxidases in environmental pollutant management.
  • To highlight the role of peroxidases in reducing the toxicity and bioavailability of industrial pollutants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on peroxidases and their enzymatic activity.
  • Analysis of the free radical mechanism involved in peroxidase-catalyzed reactions.
  • Examination of case studies and research on peroxidase applications for pollutant transformation.

Main Results:

  • Peroxidases catalyze the transformation of diverse organic pollutants via free radical mechanisms.
  • These enzymatic transformations yield oxidized or polymerized products, significantly reducing pollutant toxicity.
  • Pollutant detoxification is achieved through loss of biological activity, reduced bioavailability, or removal from aqueous phases.

Conclusions:

  • Peroxidases offer a promising enzymatic approach for the bioremediation of industrial pollutants.
  • The application of peroxidases can effectively mitigate the environmental impact of industrial discharges.
  • Further research into peroxidase sources and optimized applications can enhance environmental management strategies.