ArticleArchives of microbiology2024
Biodegradation of polystyrene nanoplastics by Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 offers a mealworm gut-derived solution for plastic pollution.
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- Nanoplastics in water and wastewater: remediation technologies, challenges, and future perspectives.Mikrochimica acta · 2026Review
- Characterization and GC-MS-Based Identification of Possible PVC Degradation Pathways of Bacteria for Sustainable Microplastic Bioremediation.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- Polystyrene-degrading bacteria modulate host stress and toxicity responses to microplastic exposure in Caenorhabditis elegans.The ISME journal · 2026Article
- Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of Novel Environmental Bacteria with Polyurethane-Degrading Activity.Biology · 2025Article
- Degradation of Emerging Plastic Pollutants from Aquatic Environments Using TiOMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Strategies for the Remediation of Micro- and Nanoplastics from Contaminated Food and Water: Advancements and Challenges.Journal of xenobiotics · 2025Review
- Genetic and species rearrangements in microbial consortia impact biodegradation potential.The ISME journal · 2025Article
- Characterizing the gut microbiome of birds-of-paradise in the northwest lowland of Papua Island.Open veterinary journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Nanoplastics pose significant environmental problems due to their high mobility and increased toxicity. These particles can cause infertility and inflammation in aquatic organisms, disrupt microbial signaling and act as pollutants carrier. Despite extensive studies on their harmful impact on living organisms, the microbial degradation of nanoplastics is still under research. This study investigated the degradation of nanoplastics by isolating bacteria from the gut microbiome of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed various plastic diets. Five bacterial strains capable of degrading polystyrene were identified, with Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 showing significant nanoplastic degradation abilities. Within 6 days, this strain reduced nanoplastic particle size by 92.3%, as confirmed by SEM and TEM analyses, and altered the chemical composition of the nanoplastics, indicating a potential for enhanced bioremediation strategies. The strain also caused a 7% weight loss in polystyrene film over 30 days, demonstrating its efficiency in degrading nanoplastics faster than polystyrene film. These findings might enhance plastic bioremediation strategies.
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