Utilization of an oleaginous yeast for degradation of microplastics in cosmetic industry wastewater: An approach to waste management and biodiesel production

Microplastic pollution and eco-friendly approaches to microplastic degradation: the role of fungal enzymes in a sustainable future

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This review evaluates how fungi and their enzymes—including laccases, peroxidases, lipases, and cutinases—can degrade synthetic plastic polymers through hydrolytic and oxidative mechanisms, positioning fungal biotechnology as a promising sustainable approach to plastic waste remediation. Developing enzyme-based degradation pathways offers a potential strategy for breaking down microplastics already dispersed in the environment, where physical removal methods are largely ineffective.

Microplastics Removal from Water and Wastewater Using Fungal System

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Researchers examined the use of fungi as a biological tool for removing microplastics and nanoplastics from water, exploring how fungal systems can capture plastic particles as a potentially cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional filtration methods.

Advancing biological processing for valorization of plastic wastes

Microbial Technologies for Degradation of Microplastics in Wastewater

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Researchers reviewed microbial technologies — including bacterial degradation, fungal breakdown, and enzymatic pathways — capable of fragmenting and mineralizing microplastic polymers in wastewater treatment systems. These biological approaches offer a sustainable, low-cost route to eliminating microplastics before they accumulate in aquatic ecosystems and enter the food chain.

Biodegradation of the Macroplastic Waste Using Microbial Approach

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Microbial biodegradation offers a promising approach to breaking down the growing tide of macroplastic waste entering ocean environments, with certain microorganisms capable of enzymatically depolymerizing synthetic polymers. Understanding and harnessing these microbial pathways is critical for reducing the downstream fragmentation of plastics into microplastics that contaminate marine food webs.