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Role of Microorganisms in Eco-remediation
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Microorganisms capable of colonizing and partially degrading plastic surfaces offer a biological avenue for eco-remediation of plastic pollution in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Harnessing microbial communities to break down microplastics could reduce their persistence in ecosystems and lower the long-term burden on human health.
Plastic pollution is a result of unsustainable use and disposal of plastics in modern society and a reflection of the fragilities of our political and economic systems. This fact became even more evident under a recent viral pandemic that shivered the pillars of...
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