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Microbial Nanobioremediation of Micro-Nanoplastics: Current Strategies, Challenges, and Future Prospects
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Researchers reviewed microbial nanobioremediation strategies — including bacterial biofilm formation, enzymatic degradation, and engineered microbial consortia — for breaking down micro- and nanoplastics in contaminated environments, while cataloging the significant challenges of slow degradation rates and toxicity to the remediating organisms. Developing effective biological cleanup methods is critical because micro- and nanoplastics are too small and widely distributed for mechanical collection, requiring in-situ solutions that work at the molecular level.
Plastic is the most common man-made polymer. It possesses greater flexibility, durability, lower manufacturing cost, and lighter weight, leading to increased consumption and production of single-use plastics. In developed countries, plastic materials are used in...
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