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Microbial Ecology in Microplastics: Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems and Bioremediation

2024 4 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Sujata Dey, Ajaya Kumar Rout, Koushik Ghosh, Asim Kumar Jana, Bijay Kumar Behera

Summary

Researchers examined the microbial ecology of microplastic-colonized surfaces in aquatic environments, finding that these plastic particles harbor distinct microbial communities that can degrade polymers but also harbor pathogens, presenting both bioremediation opportunities and risks to ecosystem and human health.

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), which are hazardous contaminants that impair the environment, biota, and human health, are made from plastic that has been dumped into the environment. These pollutants are widespread environmental hazards with negative...

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