Thangavelu, AU (2025) Microbial Biodegradation of Plastics: A Sustainable Approach to Pollution Control. Microbial Biodegradation of Plastics: A Sustainable Approach to Pollution Control, 20 (2). pp. 556-560. ISSN 0973-7049

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Abstract

Plastic pollutants caused by synthetic materials do not naturally break and are difficult to take out which is why it has
become a global problem. Landfills and incinerators damage the environment, so seeking sustainable solutions matters
a lot today. Natural processes with microbes can break plastics apart so they are safe for the environment. It goes into
detail about studies that investigate plastic breakdown by microbes, listing the species involved and the methos they
employ and also explaining any variables that affect their work. A number of studies indicate that progress in genetics
and microbial fields has led to faster decomposition of toxins. The material covers the obstacles including the slow
breakup of plastic, possible harm from environmental changes and the difficulty in spreading the practice. With the use
of studies and different experiments, the research looks for methods to apply microbial biodegradation for handling
pollution. Researchers in biodegradation investigate the ways that microbial enzymes as hydrolases and oxygenases
assist biodegradation as well as what environmental factors benefit it the most. At the closing, we review possible
solutions for plastic pollution that involve synthetic biology, biotechnology and government laws. It shows that having
microbes biodegrade plastic as this is a major pathway for addressing plastic waste and encourages people to find
solutions with scientific exploration and engineering methods

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Small microbes deal with plastic waste, plastic pollution leads to environmental problems, using enzymes can help manage plastic waste Received on:
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Biotechnology
Depositing User: Dr. B Sivakumar
Date Deposited: 10 Apr 2026 07:14
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2026 07:14
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2789

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