Microbial Innovations in Bioremediation: From Petroleum Hydrocarbons to Bioplastics Degradation

This Research Topic focuses on the critical role of microbial processes in the bioremediation of diverse environmental pollutants, including total petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic polymers like bioplastics. The collection aims to explore the latest microbial isolation techniques, co-metabolic growth strategies, and enzymatic innovations for effective pollution mitigation and sustainable resource recovery. Key areas of interest include: - Challenges and advancements in microbial bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soils, highlighting adaptive strategies and unique microbial isolates. - The discovery and utilization of microbial communities from extreme and hostile environments for novel biotechnological applications. - The potential of marine copepod cultures as sources of bioplastic-degrading microbiomes, particularly for poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) breakdown. - The mechanisms of co-metabolism and microbial diversity contributing to the degradation of complex pollutant isomers, such as the α, δ, β, and γ-HCH isomers. - Innovations in minimalistic cellulosome applications for biomass conversion and environmental remediation, exemplified by work with Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum. We invite contributions addressing these themes, offering insights into the microbial mechanisms and biotechnological advancements paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: microbial, bioremediation, bioplastics, sustainable

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