Metagenomic Exploration of Plastic Degrading Microbes for Biotechnological Application

• Published in: Current genomics Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 253 - 270
• Main Authors: Purohit, Jyotika, Chattopadhyay, Anirudha, Teli, Basavaraj
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sharjah Bentham Science Publishers Ltd 01.05.2020; Benham Science Publishers; Bentham Science Publishers
• Subjects: Biodegradation; Bioinformatics; Biotechnology; Climate change; Community structure; Environmental risk; Enzymes; Laccase; Marine environment; Metagenomics; Microorganisms; Molecular weight; Plastic debris; Polyamide resins; Polyamides; Polyethylene; Polyethylenes; Polymers; Polypropylene; Polystyrene; Polystyrene resins; Polyurethane; Polyurethane resins; Polyvinyl chloride; Survivability; Waste management
• ISSN: 1389-2029; 1875-5488
• DOI: 10.2174/1389202921999200525155711

Since the last few decades, the promiscuous and uncontrolled use of plastics led to the accumulation of millions of tons of plastic waste in the terrestrial and marine environment. It elevated the risk of environmental pollution and climate change. The concern arises more due to the reckless and uns...