Unveiling the Potential of Metagenomics for Eradicating Microplastics from Drinking Water

Plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue today, with microplastics emerging as persistent toxicants found in various samples.Recent studies have detected Microplastics in drinking water, raising concerns due to their association with toxicity in animals, including humans.Metagenomics has become instrumental in understanding the microbial communities responsible for plastic biodegradation.The text discusses the challenges associated with detecting and evaluating microplastics in drinking water, highlighting metagenomics as a viable instrument for devising enduring remedies for plastic contamination.There is a great deal of environmental concern due to the fact that microplastics pollution is pervasive and that it harms ecosystems and human health.Metagenomics, a powerful tool for studying microbial communities, has emerged as a promising approach for understanding the biodegradation of microplastics.This review explores how metagenomics helps identify the microbial communities that break down microplastics, showing promise in creating strategies to reduce microplastics pollution.It summarizes recent metagenomic research on microplastics, focusing on identifying important microbial groups and enzymes involved in degradation.Additionally, we discuss the challenges and future directions of using metagenomics to address microplastics pollution, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary research efforts to develop sustainable solutions.