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Bioremediation to Overcome Microplastic Contamination in The Water Environment
Summary
This review examines how living organisms such as bacteria, algae, and worms can be used to break down and remove microplastics from water environments. Researchers evaluated evidence from 23 studies and found that bioremediation shows promise as a sustainable, low-cost approach to addressing microplastic contamination. The study identifies the key factors that influence how well these biological methods work and the challenges that remain before they can be widely deployed.
Abstract Microplastics are a global environmental issue that is receiving increasing attention. Microplastic particles, which are plastic fragments measuring less than 5 mm, are widely distributed worldwide and have negative impacts on the environment, living organisms, and human health. Bioremediation is one method to address this problem, using living organisms to remove microplastics from the environment. Bioremediation involves the use of living organisms, such as bacteria, algae, worms, and other organisms, to clean up or degrade microplastics that are widely dispersed in the environment. This article explains the concept and role of bioremediation in addressing microplastic contamination, the factors influencing its effectiveness, and the advantages and challenges of using bioremediation. This article is a systematic literature review. The data used in this research consist of 23 scientific articles, with 21 indexed in Scopus and 2 indexed in Google Scholar. Through this article, it is hoped to obtain comprehensive insights into the future potential of sustainable bioremediation technology in addressing the issue of microplastic contamination in aquatic environments.