Biodegradation of Typical Plastics: From Microbial Diversity to Metabolic Mechanisms
Harbin Institute of Technology · Ministry of Natural Resources · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Plastic production has increased dramatically, leading to accumulated plastic waste in the ocean. Marine plastics can be broken down into microplastics (<5 mm) by sunlight, machinery, and pressure. The accumulation of microplastics in organisms and the release of plastic additives can adversely affect the health of marine organisms. Biodegradation is one way to address plastic pollution in an environmentally friendly manner. Marine microorganisms can be more adapted to fluctuating environmental conditions such as salinity, temperature, pH, and pressure compared with terrestrial microorganisms, providing new opportunities to address plastic pollution. Pseudomonadota (Proteobacteria), Bacteroidota…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 15.74
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 206
Authors
4- SLShiwei Lv
Harbin Institute of Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Fujian Institute of Oceanography
- YLYufei Li
Ministry of Natural Resources, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Fujian Institute of Oceanography
- SZSufang Zhao
Ministry of Natural Resources, Fujian Institute of Oceanography
- ZSZongze ShaoCorresponding
Harbin Institute of Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Fujian Institute of Oceanography, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai)
Topics & keywords
- Microplastics
- Biodegradation
- Biodegradable plastic
- Microorganism
- Proteobacteria
- Environmental chemistry
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Life below water