Co-processing microalgae and microplastics under various thermochemical conversion pathways

Thermochemical conversion of plastic waste to fuels: a review

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Researchers reviewed thermochemical technologies — such as pyrolysis and gasification — that can convert plastic waste into usable fuels, offering a promising approach to reducing the massive volumes of non-biodegradable plastic that currently accumulate in the environment as microplastics.

Algal-based Degradation of Microplastic: Prospects for Combating Microplastic Pollution

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Researchers reviewed the potential of microalgae to break down microplastics, exploring how these tiny aquatic organisms could offer a natural, low-cost solution to combat the growing problem of plastic pollution in freshwater and ocean environments.

Microalgae for microplastic removal from water and wastewater: a review

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Researchers reviewed the potential for microalgae to remove microplastics from water and wastewater, finding that algae can physically aggregate with plastic particles through several mechanisms — offering a potentially low-cost, biological alternative to conventional filtration methods that struggle to capture very small plastic particles.

Bioremediation Approach for Plastics and Microplastics Wastes

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Researchers reviewed bioremediation strategies—using microorganisms and biological agents—to degrade plastics and microplastics in contaminated environments. Biological degradation offers a promising, environmentally friendly approach to tackling the massive accumulation of plastic waste that conventional methods cannot adequately address.

Advancing biological processing for valorization of plastic wastes