Harnessing Biofilm-Mediated Plastic Biodegradation: Innovating Smart Material Design.

ABSTRACT: The persistent environmental challenges posed by synthetic plastics, particularly petroleum-derived petropolymers, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS), have intensified the need for innovative recycling methods. Traditional recycling techniques often rely on harsh conditions, raising environmental and economic concerns. Biofilm-mediated biodegradation has emerged as a promising alternative, operating under mild conditions such as room temperature, neutral pH, and atmospheric pressure. However, the interactions between biofilm-forming microorganisms and synthetic plastics and the roles of secreted enzymes in these processes remain incompletely understood. This review explores the current understanding of biofilm-mediated biodegradationbiodeterioration, biofr

SUBMITTER: Benes K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305493 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature