We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Bioremediation Strategies for Microplastic Removal in Impacted Aquatic Environments
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examined bioremediation strategies — using microorganisms, algae, and other biological agents — to remove microplastic contamination from urban aquatic environments including drinking water treatment plants. Bioremediation offers a potentially scalable, low-cost pathway to reducing the microplastic load in water systems before plastics reach tap water and human consumers.
Microplastic is seen as an emerging contaminant that has had significant impacts on the aquatic environment. The urban area is one of the areas that suffer most from such impacts, since these structures have already been found in drinking water treatment plants and...
More Papers Like This
Bioremediation Techniques for Microplastics Removal
AI summary Read the abstract
Bioremediation using microorganisms and biological agents offers promising low-cost, environmentally compatible strategies for degrading and removing microplastics from ocean and freshwater systems. Advancing these techniques could reduce the long-term accumulation of microplastics in food webs and limit human dietary exposure.
A Review on Aquatic Impacts of Microplastics and Its Bioremediation Aspects
AI summary Read the abstract
Microplastics enter aquatic ecosystems through improper disposal, causing reduced feeding, lower fecundity, inflammation, and gene-level changes in aquatic organisms. Bacterial biodegradation shows promise as an eco-friendly remediation approach, as microbes can enzymatically break down plastic particles into carbon dioxide, methane, and water.
Microplastic Pollution: Harmful Effects and Possible Bioremediation Strategies
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines the harmful effects of microplastic pollution on terrestrial and marine ecosystems and surveys potential bioremediation strategies — including microbial, phytoremediation, and combined approaches — for mitigating contamination. Given that microplastics persist indefinitely in the environment and accumulate in food webs, identifying effective bioremediation pathways is essential for reducing the chronic dietary and environmental exposure burden on human and animal populations.
Microplastic Remediation in Aquatic Environment
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers evaluated biological and physical strategies for removing microplastics from aquatic environments, including enzyme-based degradation and filtration techniques. Developing efficient remediation methods is urgent because microplastics persist and accumulate in water bodies, continuously cycling into food chains and posing long-term risks to ecosystem and human health.
Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environment: Ecotoxicological Effects and Bioremediation Prospects
AI summary Read the abstract
A comprehensive review examined the ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms and assessed the potential of bioremediation strategies—including microorganisms and plants—to remove microplastics from contaminated water. As chemical and physical removal methods remain costly and incomplete, biological approaches offer promising complementary tools for reducing the aquatic microplastic burden that threatens both ecosystems and human health through contaminated seafood.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.