Biodegradation and Biotechnological Approaches for the Control of Plastic Pollution on Land and Ocean: Control of plastic pollution on land and ocean

Kanwal  Ghafoor; Mehroz Farhan

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i10.810

Authors

Kanwal Ghafoor Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan
Mehroz Farhan Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i10.810

Abstract

Nowadays, constantly increasing plastic pollution is the primary area of scientific research worldwide. The excessive use of this synthetic polymer has led to its accumulation in the environment. A large number of marine organisms are at risk because of plastic debris jeopardizing their survival and many are already at the stake of endangerment. The conventional plastic waste management techniques are inadequate as their by-products are also hazardous to environment and oceans. Microbes exposed to plastic waste and producing catalytic enzyme have proved to be one of the finest approaches to tackle this ever-increasing problem of plastic waste. This biodegradation occurs through various steps including biodeterioration and depolymerization. Recent advances in system biology and genetic engineering techniques can pave path towards better plastic degradation. This review highlights the toxic impact of nano and microplastic on environment and ocean and how futuristic research in biodegradation can solve the issue of plastic pollution.

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