The excessive use of plastic and their low recycling rates has led to the pollution of microplastics in marine environments. This has necessitated an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between these synthetic particles and microbial communities. This abstract provides a concise overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the microbial dynamics associated with marine microplastics, drawing insights from recent scientific literature. Microplastics, with their pervasive distribution in oceans and coastal regions resulting from the fragmentation of larger plastic items and the introduction of microscopic fragments, raises substantial concerns due to potential ecological repercussions. Of particular interest is the dynamic interaction between marine microplastics and microbial communities, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of this relationship. Key aspects explored in this review include microbial colonization patterns on microplastic surfaces, the formation of biofilms, and the potential for microbial degradation of plastic polymers, shedding light on the enzymatic processes employed by diverse microbial communities. Through the exploration of the microbial relationship of marine microplastics, this abstract provides the knowledge for addressing the challenges posed by microplastic pollution in marine environments, guiding the development of innovative and sustainable solutions. This literature review aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the microbial relationship of marine microplastics. Microplastics pollution in the marine environment, roles of microbes in marine microplastics degradation, association of microorganisms with marine microplastics, and mechanisms of microplastics degradation by microorganisms all critically discussed.

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Microbial Relationship of Marine Microplastics

  • Sarah Chioma Nwakanma,
  • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola,
  • Emmanuel Kuyet Adejokun,
  • Ojonoma Loretta Okwute,
  • Loai Aljerf,
  • Naga Raju Maddela

摘要

The excessive use of plastic and their low recycling rates has led to the pollution of microplastics in marine environments. This has necessitated an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between these synthetic particles and microbial communities. This abstract provides a concise overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the microbial dynamics associated with marine microplastics, drawing insights from recent scientific literature. Microplastics, with their pervasive distribution in oceans and coastal regions resulting from the fragmentation of larger plastic items and the introduction of microscopic fragments, raises substantial concerns due to potential ecological repercussions. Of particular interest is the dynamic interaction between marine microplastics and microbial communities, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of this relationship. Key aspects explored in this review include microbial colonization patterns on microplastic surfaces, the formation of biofilms, and the potential for microbial degradation of plastic polymers, shedding light on the enzymatic processes employed by diverse microbial communities. Through the exploration of the microbial relationship of marine microplastics, this abstract provides the knowledge for addressing the challenges posed by microplastic pollution in marine environments, guiding the development of innovative and sustainable solutions. This literature review aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the microbial relationship of marine microplastics. Microplastics pollution in the marine environment, roles of microbes in marine microplastics degradation, association of microorganisms with marine microplastics, and mechanisms of microplastics degradation by microorganisms all critically discussed.