Review of microplastic degradation: Understanding metagenomic approaches for microplastic degrading organisms

C. Nagendranatha Reddy; Parashuram Kallem; K. V.S.S.N. Mounika; Abdul Muqeet; J. Caleb Joel Raj; C. V.S. Aishwarya; Rakesh Kumar Gupta; Veerababu Polisetti; Bishwambhar Mishra; Rajasri Yadavalli; Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal; Mikael S. Hedenqvist; Fawzi Banat

doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108223

Review of microplastic degradation: Understanding metagenomic approaches for microplastic degrading organisms

C. Nagendranatha Reddy, Parashuram Kallem, K. V.S.S.N. Mounika, Abdul Muqeet, J. Caleb Joel Raj, C. V.S. Aishwarya, Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Veerababu Polisetti, Bishwambhar Mishra, Rajasri Yadavalli, Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal, Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Fawzi Banat

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Abstract

Environmental problems caused by plastic pollution are among the most pressing issues of our time. In recent years, metagenomics has become a powerful tool for understanding the microbial communities responsible for plastic biodegradation. In this review, recent developments and trends in metagenomics are discussed, and a comprehensive overview of the metagenomic methodology, analysis, and comparison of plastic-degrading bacteria is provided. In addition, the environmental consequences of plastic degradation are discussed, such as the impact on soil, water, and air quality, as well as the potential health risks posed by ingesting and inhaling microplastics. Possible solutions to the plastic degradation problem, such as using biodegradable materials and implementing recycling programs, are also explained. This review highlights the potential impact of metagenomics on the development of sustainable solutions to plastic pollution.

Original language	British English
Article number	108223
Journal	Polymer Testing
Volume	128
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108223
State	Published - Nov 2023

Keywords

Enzymatic degradation
Macroplastics
Metagenomic analysis
Microorganisms
Microplastics
Polyesters
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) degradation mechanism
Toxicity

UN SDGs

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Reddy, C. N., Kallem, P., Mounika, K. V. S. S. N., Muqeet, A., Raj, J. C. J., Aishwarya, C. V. S., Gupta, R. K., Polisetti, V., Mishra, B., Yadavalli, R., Mandal, S. K., Hedenqvist, M. S., & Banat, F. (2023). Review of microplastic degradation: Understanding metagenomic approaches for microplastic degrading organisms. Polymer Testing, 128, Article 108223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108223

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