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ClearWITHDRAWN: Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Lipases from Ascomycetes, and Molecular Docking Analysis with Various Plastics
Researchers performed genome-wide identification and molecular docking analysis of lipases from Ascomycete fungi to evaluate their potential for microplastic degradation in silico. The study assessed enzyme-substrate interactions with various plastic polymers to identify fungal lipases with catalytic promise as biodegradation agents, though the paper was subsequently withdrawn.
Evaluating cutinase from Fusarium oxysporum as a biocatalyst for the degradation of nine synthetic polymer
Researchers used computer modeling to test whether a fungal enzyme called cutinase could break down nine types of synthetic plastics, finding strong binding affinity for PET, PCL, and several biodegradable plastics — pointing toward biological tools that could help degrade plastic waste in the environment.
Fungal Enzymes Involved in Plastics Biodegradation
Researchers reviewed the current literature on fungal enzymes capable of degrading various types of plastic polymers. The study cataloged different enzyme classes including laccases, peroxidases, and cutinases, describing their characteristics and efficacy against specific plastics. Evidence indicates that fungi offer a promising biological approach to plastic biodegradation due to their diverse array of enzymes specialized in breaking down recalcitrant substances.
Marine microalgae – Mediated biodegradation of polystyrene microplastics: Insights from enzymatic and molecular docking studies
Researchers investigated the ability of six marine microalgae strains to biodegrade polystyrene microplastics over 45 days and found that all species formed biofilms on the plastic surfaces and caused structural degradation. The cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. achieved the highest weight loss of 23.2%, with laccase enzyme activity identified as the primary degradation mechanism through molecular docking analysis. The study highlights the potential of marine microalgae as an eco-friendly approach for breaking down polystyrene microplastic pollution.
In vitro and in silico evaluation of the enzymatic activity and interaction of the fungus Pleurotus ostreatus on microplastics of low density polyethylene present in water samples from the middle Magdalena river basin at laboratory scale
This Colombian study tested whether a Pleurotus ostreatus fungus could break down low-density polyethylene microplastics from river water, finding enzymatic activity against the plastic through both laboratory experiments and computational modeling.
Enhanced degradation of microplastics by laccase under ambient conditions: Analysis of underlying molecular mechanisms
This study demonstrated that the enzyme laccase can degrade three types of microplastics — polyethylene (PE), PET, and PLA — by breaking apart polymer chains and transforming surface chemical groups, with biodegradable PLA showing the highest degradation efficiency. The mechanistic insights into how reactive oxygen species and electron transfer drive enzymatic degradation provide a foundation for developing enzyme-based treatments to remove microplastics from water and soil.
In silico binding affinity analysis of microplastic compounds on PET hydrolase enzyme target of Ideonella sakaiensis
Researchers used computer simulations to test whether a bacterial enzyme (PET hydrolase from Ideonella sakaiensis) could break down six types of plastic, finding it most effective against polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and least effective against PVC, informing which plastics this microbe might help degrade in the environment.
A computational approach to optimising laccase-mediated polyethylene oxidation through carbohydrate-binding module fusion
Researchers used computational modeling to design laccase enzymes fused with carbohydrate-binding modules for enhanced polyethylene oxidation, identifying promising fusion configurations that could improve enzymatic plastic degradation as a sustainable waste management approach.
Hydrolytic Degradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate by Cutinase Enzyme Derived from Fungal Biomass–Molecular Characterization
Researchers isolated cutinase and lipase enzymes from Aspergillus tamarii and Penicillium crustosum fungi and demonstrated their ability to catalyze hydrolytic degradation of PET plastic, offering a potential biological route for plastic waste breakdown.
Molecular docking and metagenomics assisted mitigation of microplastic pollution
This review examines how metagenomics (studying DNA from environmental microbes) and molecular docking (computer-simulated protein interactions) can help identify bacteria and enzymes capable of breaking down microplastics. By analyzing microbial communities on plastic surfaces, scientists can discover new enzymes that target specific plastic types. These biotechnology approaches offer promising paths toward developing biological solutions for cleaning up microplastic pollution in the environment.
Fungal Bioremediation of Microplastics
This review examines how fungi can be used for bioremediation of plastic pollution, covering the enzymes and metabolic pathways involved in fungal plastic degradation. Fungal approaches complement bacterial strategies and may offer unique capabilities for breaking down certain types of plastics in contaminated environments.
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.
In silico bioprospecting of enzymatic PEF synthesis and degradation
This computational study searched protein databases for enzymes capable of synthesizing and breaking down PEF, a bio-based plastic alternative to PET, using Monte Carlo simulations to identify promising enzyme-substrate combinations. The research is relevant to microplastics because finding effective biodegradation pathways for plastics like PEF could reduce the long-term accumulation of plastic debris and microplastics in the environment.
An overview on role of fungi in systematic plastic degradation
This review examines the role of fungi in plastic degradation, surveying fungal species and enzymes capable of breaking down common polymers and discussing their potential for sustainable bioremediation of plastic pollution in the environment.
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.
Biodegradation of synthetic plastics by the extracellular lipase of Aspergillus niger
Researchers produced a lipase enzyme from the common fungus Aspergillus niger using agricultural waste and tested its ability to break down three types of plastic. The enzyme caused measurable weight loss in polyethylene, PET, and polystyrene samples, and microscopy confirmed physical degradation of the plastic surfaces. The study suggests that fungal enzymes could serve as an environmentally friendly tool for breaking down plastic waste.
Pleurotus ostreatus-Mediated Bioremediation of PolylacticAcid Microplastics: Unveilinga Sustainable Solution
Researchers found that the edible white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus degrades polylactic acid microplastics within 30 days through laccase-driven oxidative scission of ester bonds, producing new carbonyl, carboxyl, and hydroxyl surface groups while increasing crystallinity as enzymatic attack preferentially targets amorphous polymer domains.
Pleurotus ostreatus -Mediated Bioremediation of Polylactic Acid Microplastics: Unveiling a Sustainable Solution
Researchers found that the edible white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus degrades polylactic acid microplastics within 30 days through laccase-driven oxidative scission of ester bonds, producing new carbonyl, carboxyl, and hydroxyl surface groups while increasing crystallinity as enzymatic attack preferentially targets amorphous polymer domains.
Myco-remediation of plastic pollution: current knowledge and future prospects
Researchers reviewed the growing body of evidence showing that fungi can break down common plastics — including polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene — by secreting specialized enzymes that attack and mineralize plastic polymers, with many effective species coming from the Aspergillus and Penicillium families. The review calls for metagenomic approaches to discover more plastic-degrading fungi and develop them into practical bioremediation tools.
Harnessing Microorganisms for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach to Mitigating Environmental Pollution
This review surveys microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, and other taxa—capable of degrading microplastics, examining the enzymes, metabolic pathways, and environmental conditions involved, and assessing the practical potential of harnessing these organisms for bioremediation of plastic pollution.
Is Laccase derived from Pleurotus ostreatus effective in microplastic degradation? A critical review of current progress, challenges, and future prospects
This review explores using the enzyme laccase from oyster mushrooms as a natural way to break down persistent plastics like polyethylene, polystyrene, and PVC. While promising, the approach currently requires improvements through genetic engineering and optimized growing conditions to make it practical at scale. If successful, this biological approach could offer an environmentally friendly alternative to managing the growing microplastics problem.
In-silico Deterioration of Plastic by Dietzia Maris Strain Cytochrome P450 Cyp153a16
Researchers used in-silico methods to predict the plastic degradation affinity of cytochrome P450 CYP153A16 from Dietzia maris, analysing its binding interactions with polycarbonate and phenol formaldehyde polymers using sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, protein modelling, and molecular docking to identify potential enzymatic degradation pathways.
Rational redesigning the Acinetobacter haemolyticus lipase KV1 for improved polyethylene terephthalate degradation via molecular docking and dynamics simulations
This study evaluated engineered variants of lipase KV1 for improved PET degradation, using binding mode analysis and molecular simulations to understand enzymatic PET hydrolysis mechanisms. Optimized variants demonstrated improved degradation efficiency, contributing to biotechnological solutions for plastic waste.
In Silico Study of Enzymatic Degradation of Bioplastic by Microalgae: An Outlook on Microplastic Environmental Impact Assessment, Challenges, and Opportunities
Researchers used computer modeling to explore how enzymes produced by microalgae might break down bioplastics, proposing microalgae as a biological tool for degrading plastic pollution. This work matters because finding microorganisms that can break down plastics could offer an environmentally friendly way to reduce the accumulation of microplastics in ecosystems.