September 5, 2025BacteriaOpen Access

Biodegradation of Petrochemical Plastics by Microorganisms: Toward Sustainable Solutions for Plastic Pollution

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Review highlights microbial biodegradation processes of plastics, suggesting innovative in situ remediation and recycling strategies.

Microbial biodegradation effectively reduces petrochemical plastic waste, promoting environmental sustainability.
Key strains of bacteria and fungi exhibit varying degradation rates for plastics, with significant enzymatic mechanisms involved.
Research outlines the integration of microbial processes in recycling infrastructures to enhance efficiency.
Scaling biodegradation remains a challenge due to environmental variables and the presence of toxic intermediates.

Getino et al. (2025) studied this question.

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