Naslov
Biotreatment strategies for the removal of microplastics from freshwater systems. A review

Autori
Miloloža, Martina ; Cvetnić, Matija ; Kučić Grgić, Dajana ; Ocelić Bulatović, Vesna ; Ukić, Šime ; Rogošić, Marko ; Dionysiou, Dionysios Dion ; Kušić, Hrvoje ; Bolanča, Tomislav

Izvornik
Environmental chemistry letters (1610-3653) 20 (2022), 2; 1377-1402

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
microplastics ; biotreatment strategies ; microorganisms ; enhanced biodegradation ; combination of removal processes ; biodegradation monitoring

Sažetak
Research on plastic pollution has recently evidenced the ubiquitous presence of tiny plastic particles called microplastics. Microplastics alter organisms because microplastics tend to bioaccumulate, they contain hazardous additives, and they carry other contaminants and pathogens adsorbed on their surface. Here, we review the biodegradation of the fve most common microplastics: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and polystyrene. Despite the fact that most plastics are hardly biodegradable, biodegradation is still a popular remediation techniques because it is highly economical and environmentally friendly. Biodegradation can be done applying single or combined bio-cultures such as bacteria, mold, yeast, and algae. We present analytical and microbiological methods used for monitoring microplastic biodegradation. Actually, no microbial method removes completely microplastics from the environment within a reasonable time interval. As a consequence, the last developments combine biodegradation with other methods such as membrane fltration.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemija, Kemijsko inženjerstvo, Interdisciplinarne tehničke znanosti

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