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Microbial Bioremediation Technology for Sustainable Treatment and Management of Synthetic Microfiber Waste
Summary
Researchers reviewed microbial bioremediation approaches for breaking down synthetic microfibers — tiny plastic threads shed from textiles — in aquatic and soil environments. Certain bacteria and fungi show promise for degrading these persistent pollutants, offering a potentially low-cost and eco-friendly cleanup strategy.
The gradual buildup of microfiber pollutants in aquatic and terrestrial environments, especially marine ones, is one of the main factors causing stress in the world’s ecosystems. Microfibers emerging from different sources such as synthetic textiles, face...