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ClearMicroplastic Pollution and Biotechnologies in Russia
Researchers explored the growing problem of microplastic pollution in Russia and examined how modern biotechnologies, including microbial degradation, enzymatic breakdown, and bioremediation strategies, can be applied to address MP contamination in Russian terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Micro- and Nanoplastics pollution in the aquatic environments in Russia and detection problems
This Russian review examines micro- and nanoplastic pollution in aquatic environments in Russia and discusses the challenges of detecting these particles accurately. The authors highlight gaps in monitoring coverage and call for standardized detection methods to better understand the extent of plastic contamination in Russian freshwater and marine systems.
The Issue of Plastic Waste Utilization
This review discusses the scale of plastic waste in Russia, the different types of plastic waste, and options for reducing and recycling it. The paper highlights the need for better plastic waste management policies to prevent plastics from breaking down into environmental microplastics.
Microplastics Pollution and its Remediation
This publication reviews the growing problem of microplastic pollution in the environment and explores biological and technological strategies for remediation, including microbial degradation and engineered solutions. It highlights the urgent need for practical cleanup approaches as microplastics continue to accumulate across ecosystems worldwide.
Assessing Recent Technologies for Addressing Microplastic Pollution and Pushing the Case of Bioremediation as an Attractive Approach
This review assesses current technologies for addressing microplastic pollution, with a focus on bioremediation as a sustainable alternative. Researchers compared physical, chemical, and biological approaches and found that microbial degradation offers distinct advantages in terms of environmental compatibility and cost-effectiveness. The study advocates for increased investment in bioremediation research as a practical strategy for managing microplastic contamination at scale.
Prospects for the Production of Materials with Biodegradable Properties: the Way to Minimize Environmental Damage in Russian Practice
This paper examines the prospects for expanding production of biodegradable materials in Russia, analyzing current industrial capacity and proposing pathways for growth. Scaling up biodegradable plastic production is seen as a key strategy for reducing the environmental harm caused by conventional plastics.
Occurrence and Detection Problems of Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Water Environment of Russia
This review analyzes micro- and nanoplastic contamination in natural waters across Russia, mapping occurrence in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and Arctic regions, and evaluating current detection challenges and methodological limitations for characterizing plastic particles smaller than 5 mm and 100 nm respectively in freshwater and marine environments.
Microplastics Pollution in Water is a Threat for Human Health and the Environment (literature Review)
This Russian literature review synthesizes evidence that microplastics are widespread in water bodies and drinking water, threatening human health through physical irritation, toxic chemical leaching, and microbial attachment. It notes that microplastics have been documented in aquatic organisms — including fish in Russian rivers — and that contaminated seafood is a key pathway for human exposure. The paper identifies critical gaps: there are no standardized sampling methods or regulatory limits for microplastics in drinking water in Russia.
Оценка и снижение воздействия микропластика на качество воды: методы обнаружения и очистки
This Russian-language article reviews methods for detecting microplastics in water and technologies for treating water to reduce microplastic contamination. The authors also discuss human health and environmental risks from microplastic exposure and the importance of developing regulatory standards.
Microbial biotechnology addressing the plastic waste disaster
This review covers how microbial biotechnology can help address plastic pollution, from engineering microorganisms to degrade plastics to developing biodegradable alternatives. Biological approaches to plastic management could help reduce the global accumulation of microplastics.
Микропластик в пищевых продуктах: анализ загрязненности и обзор способов идентификации
This Russian-language review examined microplastic contamination of food products and consumer goods, covering contamination levels, detection methods, and identification techniques. The study found microplastics in a wide range of food categories and highlighted the need for standardized analytical methods and regulatory limits.
Microplastics in Russian Freshwater Systems: a Review
This review synthesizes published research on microplastic contamination in Russian freshwater systems, cataloguing particle abundance, polymer types, and spatial distribution patterns across rivers and lakes despite the relatively limited number of Russian studies compared to global literature.
Современное состояние и тенденции в экологической биотехнологии
This review examines the current state and trends in environmental biotechnology for achieving sustainable development goals, covering biotechnological approaches for remediating soil, water, and air from persistent and hazardous pollutants, with a dedicated chapter on the utilization and remediation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems contaminated with synthetic materials including microplastics.
Innovative approaches to plastic waste recycling using the example of the textile industry
This Russian-language paper reviews innovative approaches to recycling plastic waste in the textile industry, including mechanical and chemical recycling of synthetic fibers. The textile sector is a major source of microplastic pollution through washing of synthetic fabrics. Improving plastic recycling efficiency in the textile industry could reduce the volume of microplastic fibers released into waterways.
Microplastics in Freshwater: A Focus on the Russian Inland Waters
This review synthesizes data on microplastic pollution in Russian inland waters, finding that synthetic polymer particles are accumulating across rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems, with fibers and fragments being the most prevalent forms detected.
Microplastic Pollution of the Environment and Potential Threats to Human Health
This Russian-language critical review analyzed scientific research on microplastic contamination risks to the environment and human health, synthesizing studies published from 2018 to 2024 sourced from PubMed and other scientific databases. The review assessed exposure pathways, bioaccumulation evidence, and potential health effects of microplastic particles.
Microplastic menace: a path forward with innovative solutions to reduce pollution
This paper reviewed microplastic contamination as a complex and persistent pollutant class in aquatic ecosystems and surveyed innovative solutions being developed to reduce pollution, including advanced detection methods, filtration technologies, and biological degradation approaches. The review emphasized the need for integrated strategies spanning pollution prevention, monitoring, and remediation.
Eco-Solutions to Microplastic Pollution: Advances in Bioremediation Technologies
This review surveys bioremediation technologies, including microbial and plant-based approaches, as potential solutions for removing microplastics from the environment. Researchers highlight promising organisms and enzymatic pathways while noting that practical, scalable applications remain in early development.
Emerging Frontiers in Environmental Biotechnology
This chapter examines how biotechnology can address microplastic pollution generated by industrialization, reviewing bio-based degradation pathways, nanobiotechnology applications, and the role of engineered organisms in reducing plastic use and waste. The authors assess the future potential of environmental biotechnology as a sustainable tool for managing hazardous microplastic contamination across industries.
Study of microplastic pollution in the seas of the Russian Arctic and the Far East
This study investigated microplastic pollution in seas of the Russian Arctic and Far East, regions that have received less scientific attention. Despite their remoteness, microplastics were detected, raising concern about contamination of pristine polar ecosystems.
Biotechnological interventions for monitoring and mitigating microplastic pollution and development of alternatives to single‐use plastics
This review summarizes existing research on biotechnological tools for detecting, monitoring, and cleaning up microplastic pollution, as well as developing bio-based alternatives to single-use plastics. Methods range from satellite imagery and biosensors for detection to bacterial and enzymatic approaches for breaking down plastics. The authors highlight that while promising biological solutions exist, scaling them up to address the vast scope of global microplastic contamination remains a significant challenge.
A concept for the biotechnological minimizing of emerging plastics, micro- and nano-plastics pollutants from the environment: A review.
This review examined biotechnological strategies for remediating plastics, micro-, and nano-plastics from the environment, cataloguing microbial and enzymatic degradation approaches, discussing their mechanistic basis, and proposing an integrated biotechnology framework for minimizing plastic pollution across terrestrial and aquatic systems.
Challenges and opportunities in bioremediation of micro-nano plastics: A review.
This review examines biological approaches to removing micro- and nanoplastics from the environment, focusing on microbial degradation and bioremediation strategies. While bioremediation holds promise, challenges remain in identifying microbes capable of degrading common plastic types and scaling these processes for practical environmental cleanup.
Advances in microplastic mitigation: current progress and future directions
This review synthesizes recent advances in biotechnology-based approaches to microplastic remediation, including microbial degradation, engineered enzyme systems, and AI-driven monitoring. Researchers found that while promising enzymes and engineered biofilm systems have been demonstrated in the lab, translating these solutions to diverse polymer types and real-world field applications remains a major challenge. The study proposes a unified roadmap for scaling sustainable biotechnology solutions to address the global microplastic crisis.