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ClearSustainable Lignin-Based Nano Hybrid Biomaterials with High-Performance Antifungal Activity
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates lignin-based nano hybrid biomaterials as antifungal agents against Aspergillus species in agricultural settings, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Characterization, biological control of Chrysoporthe cubensis and Chrysoporthe deuterocubensis and fungal diversity in Eucalyptus plantations in Malaysia
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this study characterises fungal diversity and stem canker disease in Malaysian Eucalyptus plantations, with no connection to microplastic contamination.
Enhancing volatile fatty acid production from sewage sludge in batch fermentation tests
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it compares four pre-treatment methods for sewage sludge to optimize the production of volatile fatty acids through acidogenic fermentation, finding potassium permanganate treatment most effective — relevant to wastewater resource recovery.
Development of a Strategy for L-Lactic Acid Production by Rhizopus oryzae Using Zizania latifolia Waste and Cane Molasses as Carbon Sources
This paper is not about microplastics; it develops a fermentation strategy using food-processing waste (Zizania latifolia residues and cane molasses) as carbon sources to produce L-lactic acid, a precursor for biodegradable polylactic acid plastic.
Effect of Mn(II) and Co(II) on Anti-Candida Metabolite Production by Aspergillus sp. an Endophyte Isolated from Dizygostemon riparius (Plantaginaceae)
Researchers studied how manganese and cobalt ions affect the production of antifungal metabolites by an endophytic Aspergillus fungus. They identified metal-induced secondary metabolites with activity against drug-resistant Candida species using advanced chemical analysis techniques. While not directly related to microplastics, the study contributes to understanding how environmental conditions influence microbial metabolite production.
Current trends, limitations and future research in the fungi?
This broad review of modern mycology (the study of fungi) covers emerging fungal diseases, drug discovery from fungi, genomics advances, and how fungi can be used in construction and circular economies. While not directly about microplastics, some fungi show promise for biodegrading plastic waste, making mycology research relevant to addressing microplastic pollution.
Characterization of an α-Amylase from the Honeybee Chalk Brood Pathogen Ascosphaera apis
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it characterizes an alpha-amylase enzyme from the honeybee fungal pathogen Ascosphaera apis, with applications in biotechnology and understanding fungal pathogenesis.
Isolasi dan aktivitas antibakteri jamur endofit pada mangrove Avicennia marina dari Pulau Payung Kabupaten Banyuasin Sumatera Selatan
Researchers isolated and identified endophytic fungi from mangrove plants in South Sumatra, Indonesia, and tested their antibacterial activity. The paper is focused on marine mycology and natural product discovery rather than microplastic pollution.
Optimization of Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Antifungal Activity against Oral Candida albicans Infection
This study focused on optimizing the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles and evaluating their antifungal activity against oral Candida albicans. While not directly related to microplastics research, the work contributes to the broader field of nanomaterial characterization and biological effects of nano-scale particles.
Recent progress in biodegradation of microplastics by Aspergillus sp. in aquatic environments
This review examines the potential of various Aspergillus fungal species to biodegrade microplastics in aquatic environments. Researchers found that these fungi can break down multiple types of plastic polymers, with optimal activity in acidic conditions and moderate temperatures. The study highlights Aspergillus-based biodegradation as a promising environmentally friendly approach to managing microplastic pollution in water systems.
BIORREMEDIAÇÃO DE MICROPLÁSTICOS COM A COLABORAÇÃO DO FUNGO Zalerion maritimum
Researchers investigated whether the marine fungus Zalerion maritimum can bioremediate microplastics in ocean environments, noting that plastic pollution primarily originates from terrestrial sources. The study is a Brazilian-language paper exploring fungal biotechnology as a potential tool for reducing plastic contamination in marine ecosystems.
BIORREMEDIAÇÃO DE MICROPLÁSTICOS COM A COLABORAÇÃO DO FUNGO Zalerion maritimum
This companion paper (in Portuguese) describes the potential of the marine fungus Zalerion maritimum for breaking down microplastics in the ocean. Fungal bioremediation represents an emerging biological approach to reducing plastic pollution in aquatic environments.
Spatio-temporal distribution of soil microbial communities and nutrient availability around a municipal solid waste landfill
Despite its title referencing soil microbial communities near a municipal solid waste landfill, this paper studies bacterial and fungal community composition in soils surrounding a landfill — not microplastic pollution. It examines how proximity to the landfill affects microbial diversity and nutrient cycling and is not directly relevant to microplastics or human health.
Prospection of marine filamentous fungi in the biodegradation of microplastic
This Brazilian study examined whether marine filamentous fungi can biodegrade microplastics, exploring their enzyme systems and degradation mechanisms. Marine fungi represent an underexplored biological resource for breaking down the plastic pollution accumulating in ocean environments.
Fungal Bioremediation: A Sustainable Strategy for Microplastic Removal from Polluted Water
This review covers fungal bioremediation of microplastic pollution in water, examining how various fungal species degrade plastic polymers, the mechanisms involved (enzymatic oxidation, biofilm formation), and the feasibility of scaling these biological approaches for water treatment applications.
The Role of Marine Fungi in Degradation of Microplastic and Plastics – a Review
This review examines the role of marine fungi in the biodegradation of microplastics and bulk plastics, synthesising literature on over 400 known plastic-degrading microorganism species and highlighting the most significant fungal groups capable of decomposing plastic materials in marine environments.
The Culturable Mycobiota of Sediments and Associated Microplastics: From a Harbor to a Marine Protected Area, a Comparative Study
Researchers investigated fungal diversity in sediments and microplastic surfaces at three Mediterranean sites with varying anthropogenic impact -- a harbor, a marine protected area, and an intermediate site -- culturing 1,526 isolates and finding that microplastics harbor distinct fungal assemblages compared to surrounding sediments, with several species recorded for the first time in marine environments.
Filamentous Fungi Are Potential Bioremediation Agents of Semi-Synthetic Textile Waste
Not relevant to microplastics — this study tests whether filamentous fungi can biodegrade semi-synthetic textile waste and azo dyes, addressing textile recycling rather than microplastic particle pollution.
Characterization and Human Health Risk Assessment of Fungal Species Isolated from Landfill Soil in Najaf Ashraf, Iraq
Researchers isolated fungal species from microplastic surfaces collected in environmental samples and characterized their diversity and human health risks, finding that certain opportunistic fungal pathogens were enriched on plastic surfaces compared to surrounding water and sediment.
Myco-degradation of microplastics: an account of identified pathways and analytical methods for their determination
This review examined fungal degradation pathways for microplastics and the analytical methods used to assess biodegradation progress. The study highlights that fungi possess diverse enzymatic systems, including extracellular enzymes, capable of breaking down various plastic polymers, suggesting that fungal bioremediation could be a promising approach for reducing microplastic pollution in the environment.
Aspergillus oryzae as a Cell Factory: Research and Applications in Industrial Production
This review covers how the fungus Aspergillus oryzae is being engineered as a biological factory for producing industrial enzymes and useful chemicals. While not about microplastics directly, engineered fungi like A. oryzae are being explored as potential tools for breaking down plastic waste through biological degradation. Advances in engineering these organisms could eventually contribute to reducing microplastic pollution in the environment.
From Microplastics to “Mycoplastics”: Enzymatic Conversion of Oxidized Polystyrene into Humic Acid-like Products
Scientists discovered that a natural enzyme from fungi can transform harmful chemicals that leak from broken-down plastic waste into safer, soil-like compounds. This process could help clean up plastic pollution in the environment by converting toxic plastic byproducts into materials that might actually help remove other pollutants from soil and water. The finding offers hope for new ways to tackle the growing problem of microplastics and their harmful effects on ecosystems and potentially human health.
Preliminary Survey of Fungal Communities Across a Plastics/No Plastics Transition on an Oregon Beach
Researchers conducted a preliminary survey of fungal communities at a beach location transitioning from plastic-contaminated to non-plastic zones in Oregon, investigating whether plastics alter fungal biodiversity and composition. The study identified fungi with potential plastic degradation capabilities, contributing to knowledge of the plastisphere fungal community.
Peer Review #1 of "Current situation and future perspectives for the use of fungi in the biomaterial industry and proposal for a new classification of fungal-derived materials (v0.1)"
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a peer review document evaluating a manuscript about fungal mycelium-based biomaterials (mycomaterials) and their potential to replace environmentally problematic industrial substrates.