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Plastisphere: Marine Microbial Assemblages for Biodegradation of Microplastics

2024 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Atif Khurshid Wani, Nafiaah Naqash, Nahid Akhtar, Tahir ul Gani Mir, Bilal Ahmad Mir, Rattandeep Singh

Summary

Researchers reviewing the plastisphere — microbial communities colonizing marine plastic debris — found that these assemblages harbor plastic-degrading microorganisms and examined their potential role in biodegrading microplastics, while also noting risks of pathogen dispersal on plastic surfaces.

The emergence of plastic waste from industries is a serious ecological concern. In recent years, plastic has been identified in various ecosystems, including human tissues, posing a threat to the biotic components of the Earth and giving rise to potential...

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