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Unravelling the Complex Relationship Amongst Microplastics and Microbes and Its Bioremediation
Summary
This review explored the complex relationship between microplastics and microbial communities, including biofilm formation on plastic surfaces and the potential for microbial bioremediation to degrade plastic polymers. The microplastic-microbe interface has direct human health implications because plastisphere communities can harbor antibiotic-resistant genes and pathogens that may be transported through aquatic environments and food sources.
Low cost, mechanical strength, and resistance to heat and microorganisms are some factors that contributed to the popularity of plastics in industrial and everyday life. The stability of plastics is a consequence of various additives added to make them more durable....