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Ekta Bhatt1, Pammi Gauba1, Indira P Sarethy1
1Department of Biotechnology, Center of Excellence on Technology Solutions for Soil and Water Remediation, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector-62, Noida, 201309, India.
Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture
|July 18, 2024
Summary
Microplastics pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health due to their persistence. Bioremediation using microorganisms offers a promising strategy for mitigating microplastic pollution.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Microbiology
- Ecotoxicology
Background:
- Microplastics are pervasive environmental pollutants with detrimental effects on aquatic organisms and human health.
- Their non-degradable and persistent nature, linked to global plastic production, necessitates urgent global action.
- Microplastics have been detected in marine life, entering the human food chain through seafood consumption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of microplastic sources and current treatment technologies.
- To analyze bioremediation mechanisms, components, and study outcomes for microplastic pollution.
- To guide future research towards practical and innovative microplastic remediation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on microplastic pollution and its environmental impact.
- Analysis of bioremediation approaches utilizing microorganisms (bacteria, algae, fungi) individually or in consortia/biofilms.
- Exploration of advanced techniques like genetically modified microorganisms and metagenomics for microplastic removal.
Main Results:
- Bioremediation by various microorganisms presents an effective tool for addressing microplastic contamination.
- Genetically modified microorganisms and metagenomics offer novel avenues for targeted microplastic degradation.
- Current research indicates significant potential for microbial solutions in mitigating microplastic pollution.
Conclusions:
- Microbial bioremediation is a viable and effective strategy for tackling microplastic pollution.
- Further investigation into genetically modified organisms and metagenomics can enhance remediation capabilities.
- Developing practical and innovative strategies is crucial for the advanced remediation of microplastics.
