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Mycoremediation: Expunging environmental pollutants.

Nahid Akhtar¹, M Amin-Ul Mannan^1,2

¹Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road, Punjab 144401, India.

Biotechnology Reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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Summary

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Mycoremediation uses fungi to clean up environmental pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides. This eco-friendly method offers a promising solution to soil and water pollution caused by industrialization and urbanization.

Keywords:

Heavy metals Mycoremediation Pharmaceutical wastes Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Biotechnology
Mycology

Background:

Increasing global population, urbanization, and industrialization drive significant soil and water pollution.
Pollution poses severe risks to public health and ecosystem integrity.
Conventional remediation methods often face limitations in cost-effectiveness and environmental impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the detrimental effects of common environmental pollutants.
To explore the efficacy of mycoremediation in degrading various pollutants.
To suggest future strategies for enhancing mycoremediation efficiency.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on fungal bioremediation.
Analysis of studies detailing pollutant degradation by fungi.
Compilation of data on mycoremediation of heavy metals, agricultural waste, pharmaceutical waste, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Main Results:

Fungi demonstrate significant potential in degrading a wide range of environmental pollutants.
Mycoremediation offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.
Specific fungal species are effective against pollutants like heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Conclusions:

Mycoremediation presents a viable and sustainable strategy for addressing global pollution challenges.
Further research into optimizing fungal strains and processes can enhance remediation rates and efficiency.
This review provides a framework for future advancements in mycoremediation technology.