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Applications of Bioremediation in Biomedical Waste Management: Current and Future Prospects
Summary
This review examines how bioremediation techniques can be applied to manage biomedical waste from hospitals and healthcare facilities. Researchers discuss the environmental and health impacts of improper biomedical waste disposal and how biological treatment methods offer a more sustainable alternative. The study suggests that expanding bioremediation approaches could help reduce the environmental footprint of the healthcare sector.
HIGHLIGHTS Illustration of problems of hospital waste management Impact of improper biomedical waste on human health and environment. Discussion of usefulness of bioremediation in managing hospital waste.
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