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ReviewFEMS microbiology reviews2025

Biodegradation of synthetic organic pollutants: principles, progress, problems, and perspectives.

Yue Huang, Yu Deng, Ke Yu, Bing Li, Tong Zhang

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In one paragraph

Review in FEMS microbiology reviews, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Detoxification of aflatoxin MScientific reports · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Yue HuangEnvironmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0405-3129
Yu DengEnvironmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1639-6367
Ke YuEco-environment and Resource Efficiency Research Laboratory, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5039-6056
Bing LiShenzhen Engineering Research Laboratory for Sludge and Food Waste Treatment and Resource Recovery, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7161-0477
Tong ZhangEnvironmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1148-4322

Funding

Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) project T21-705/20-NMacao Science and Technology Development FundMacau University of Science and Technology 0160/2023/RIA3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biodegradation plays a pivotal role in controlling environmental pollution. Naturally occurring microbes can degrade various environmental pollutants; however, the bioremediation of emerging pollutants resulting from the synthesis of recalcitrant organic compounds has not been sufficiently studied. These compounds pose significant environmental risks when released into soil and water bodies. Therefore, it is essential to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge on their biodegradation and foster the development of advanced bioremediation strategies. Recent progress in sequencing technologies and high-precision analytical instruments, coupled with ever-increasing computing power, has revolutionized conventional biodegradation research. In this review, the fundamental principles and commonly used techniques in bacteria-mediated biodegradation were discussed, emphasizing an integrated approach for a comprehensive understanding of the biodegradation process. This review provides in-depth insights into the current progress and prospects of biodegradation research.

Indexed as

BacteriaBiodegradation, EnvironmentalEnvironmental PollutantsOrganic ChemicalsEnvironmental PollutantsOrganic Chemicalsbiodegradationdatabase miningkineticsmechanismmultiomicspathway

Identifiers

PMID40880137
PMCPMC12448294

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