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Microbial Technologies for Degradation of Microplastics in Wastewater

Environmental challenges and solutions 2026
Manju Rawat Singh, Rachna Bhateria, Rachna Bhateria, Sunil Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Mona SHARMA

Summary

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.

Study Type Environmental

Microplastics (MPs) have become a ubiquitous and concerning environmental issue in recent years. These tiny plastic particles, typically measuring less than 5 millimeters in size, have infiltrated various ecosystems worldwide including oceans, rivers, soils, and even...

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