Algae: a frontline photosynthetic organism in the microplastic catastrophe

Habasi Patrick Manzi; Reda A.I. Abou-Shanab; Byong Hun Jeon; Junling Wang; El Sayed Salama

doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2022.06.005

Algae: a frontline photosynthetic organism in the microplastic catastrophe

Habasi Patrick Manzi, Reda A.I. Abou-Shanab, Byong Hun Jeon, Junling Wang, El Sayed Salama

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Abstract

Recalcitrancy in microplastics (MPs) contributes to white pollution. Bioremediation can remove MPs and facilitate environmental sustainability. Although recent studies have been conducted on the interaction of algae and MPs, the role of algae in MP removal with the simultaneous implementation of ‘omics studies has not yet been discussed. Here, we review the adverse effects of MPs on the environment and possible approaches to remove them from the aquatic environment by using algae. We highlight the mechanism of MP biodegradation, the algal species that have been used, and how these are affected by MPs. We propose that algomics, characterization of biodegrading enzymes, and genetic engineering could be effective strategies for optimizing MP degradation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1159-1172
Number of pages	14
Journal	Trends in Plant Science
Volume	27
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2022.06.005
State	Published - Nov 2022
Externally published	Yes

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This work was supported by the startup fund for the construction of the double first-class project (No. 561119201 ), Lanzhou University, China. The authors gratefully acknowledge the authors and publishers of the corresponding articles that included the figures adapted for use in this article.

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Keywords

algae
algomics
enzymes
microplastics
phycoremediation

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Algae: a frontline photosynthetic organism in the microplastic catastrophe

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