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Role of Extremophilic Microbes in Removal of Microplastics
Summary
Researchers reviewed how extremophilic microbes — organisms thriving in harsh conditions like high salinity, temperature, or acidity — can degrade microplastics through specialized enzymes and metabolic pathways. These extremophiles offer a promising biotechnological toolkit for treating microplastic contamination in environments where conventional microbes cannot survive, expanding bioremediation options for polluted ecosystems.
According to a new OECD report, global plastic consumption is predicted to rise from 460 million Mt. in 2019 to 1231 million Mt. in 2060, representing a faster rise than most raw materials. Moreover, nowadays, in addition to the plastics that can be seen obviously...