Microbial degradation of plastic: A review on bacterial and fungal contributions

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Review highlights microbial degradation mechanisms and applications in plastic biodegradation, suggesting potential solutions.

The review outlines the mechanisms of microbial degradation of plastic, emphasizing bacterial and fungal contributions.
Key enzymes like PETase from Ideonella sakaiensis have been identified as crucial for plastic degradation.
This literature review assesses biodegradation processes for plastics under various environmental conditions.
Findings highlight the potential for using microbes in biotechnological applications to reduce plastic waste.

Kolipaka et al. (2025) studied this question.

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