ABSTRACT
Microplastics have become a pervasive environmental pollutant, posing significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Conventional methods for mitigating microplastic pollution, such as mechanical filtration and chemical treatments, often have limitations in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. Bioremediation, leveraging natural microbial and enzymatic processes, presents a promising alternative to address this complex environmental challenge. As a biological engineered process utilizing microorganisms and enzymes, bioremediation presents a promising approach to mitigate microplastic contamination. This review explores the current understanding of bioremediation techniques for microplastics, including microbial degradation, enzymatic breakdown, and biofilm-mediated processes. Besides potential applications, challenges, and future directions of bioremediation in addressing microplastic pollution, emphasize the need for sustainable and effective strategies.
AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS
1 P.G. Department of Zoology, Khalsa College Amritsar (Punjab) India
2 P.G. Department of Biotechnology, Khalsa College Amritsar (Punjab) India
CITATION
Singh A and Singh J (2024) Bioremediation of Microplastics: A Promising Solution for Environmental Pollution. Environmental Science Archives 3(2): 71-75.
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