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ReviewWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2024

Progress in polystyrene biodegradation by insect gut microbiota.

Luhui Xu, Zelin Li, Liuwei Wang, Zihang Xu, Shulin Zhang, Qinghua Zhang

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Review in World journal of microbiology & biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Luhui XuCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Zelin LiCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Liuwei WangCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Zihang XuCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Shulin ZhangCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Qinghua ZhangCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China. zqh_net@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 32160027Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, China 20212ACB205003the Special Fund for Postgraduate Innovation in Jiangxi Province YC2023-S408
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polystyrene (PS) is frequently used in the plastics industry. However, its structural stability and difficulty to break down lead to an abundance of plastic waste in the environment, resulting in micro-nano plastics (MNPs). As MNPs are severe hazards to both human and environmental health, it is crucial to develop innovative treatment technologies to degrade plastic waste. The biodegradation of plastics by insect gut microorganisms has gained attention as it is environmentally friendly, efficient, and safe. However, our knowledge of the biodegradation of PS is still limited. This review summarizes recent research advances on PS biodegradation by gut microorganisms/enzymes from insect larvae of different species, and schematic pathways of the degradation process are discussed in depth. Additionally, the prospect of using modern biotechnology, such as genetic engineering and systems biology, to identify novel PS-degrading microbes/functional genes/enzymes and to realize new strategies for PS biodegradation is highlighted. Challenges and limitations faced by the application of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) and multiomics technologies in the field of plastic pollution bioremediation are also discussed. This review encourages the further exploration of the biodegradation of PS by insect gut microbes/enzymes, offering a cutting-edge perspective to identify PS biodegradation pathways and create effective biodegradation strategies.

Indexed as

Gastrointestinal MicrobiomePolystyrenesAnimalsBiodegradation, EnvironmentalHumansInsectaPlasticsPlasticsPolystyrenesBiodegradationGenetic engineeringInsectsIntestinal microorganismsPolystyreneSystems biology

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PMID38530548

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