Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes

Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Clean-up

1st Edition - February 24, 2025
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Jakub Zdarta, Riti Thapar Kapoor, Helen Treichel
Language: English
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Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes: Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Clean-up focuses on the exploitation of various biological treatment technologies, their use to treat plastic contaminants, and restoration of contaminated sites. The book also addresses the biological treatment of plastic waste and its management of sustainable technologies for its reuse for environmental protection. The book examines advanced technologies, updated information, and future directions for researchers and scientists working in the bioremediation and biodegradation of plastic contaminants and reutilization of plastic wastes in the production of construction materials for environmental safety.

The treatment of plastic wastes with environmentally benign approaches will be assessed in this book and will also provide ways to protect our natural environment by managing hazardous plastic pollutants through various techno-based, eco-friendly strategies.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Application of enzymes in the biodegradation of plastics
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Microbial degradation of plastics
1.3 Enzymes used in plastic biodegradation
1.4 Approaches to increase plastic biodegradation
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Microbial degradation of plastics: a sustainable approach to pollution control
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Microbial biodegradation of plastics
2.3 Microbial consortium
2.4 Plastic degradation by microbial symbionts of invertebrates
2.5 Factors affecting the microbial degradation of plastics
2.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Bioplastics: an alternative for circular economy in industrial processes
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Sources for bioplastics synthesis
3.3 Challenges and opportunities in the bioplastic production
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Degradation of plastics by fungi and bacteria
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Mechanisms of degradation of plastics
4.3 Microorganisms as degradation agents
4.4 Perspectives and challenges
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Application of plastic for production of fuel
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Plastic waste and environmental concerns
5.3 Advantages and challenges of plastic-to-fuel conversion
5.4 Challenges of plastic-to-fuel conversion
5.5 Environmental and regulatory considerations
5.6 Pyrolysis
5.7 Gasification and syngas production
5.8 Plastic-to-fuel conversion processes
5.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. An eco-economic approach of valorization of plastic waste into functional materials for energy and environmental applications
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Synthesis of plastic-derived functional materials
6.3 Applications of plastic-derived functional materials
6.4 Challenges and outlook
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Application of plastics for production of fuel
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Global plastic waste generation by sector
7.3 Packaging industry
7.4 Agricultural sector
7.5 Building and construction industry
7.6 Automobile manufacturing sector
7.7 Plastics from the biomedical sector
7.8 Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing industry
7.9 Textile industry sector
7.10 Plastic waste management rules and regulations
7.11 Plastic waste to liquid fuel conversion technologies
7.12 Gasification
7.13 Advanced process
7.14 Fenton oxidation
7.15 Electrocatalytic oxidation
7.16 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. Fungal/bacterial degradation of plastics: synergistic approaches for bioremediation of plastic pollutants
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Classification of plastics
8.3 The repercussions of amassing plastic waste
8.4 Degradation of plastics by microorganisms
8.5 Mechanism of microbial degradation of plastic
8.6 Future perspective and recommendations
8.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. The photocatalytic approach for remediation of polymeric materials from aqueous environment
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Impact of suspended polymeric waste on environment
9.3 Polymeric waste
9.4 Remediation technologies
9.5 Photocatalytic remediation of polymeric materials
9.6 Perspective towards plastic free environment
9.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Bacterial and fungal mechanism of plastic degradation
Abstract
Abbreviations
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Basics of plastic biodegradation
10.3 Mechanisms of plastic biodegradation
10.4 Enzymes involved in biodegradation
10.5 Factors affecting biodegradation
10.6 Applications of plastic biodegradation
10.7 Challenges and limitations
10.8 Future prospects and research directions
References
Chapter 11. Role of earthworms in the degradation of microplastics
Abstract
11.1 Background
11.2 Effect of plastics on natural habitat
11.3 Interaction of earthworms, plastics, and the environment
11.4 Earthworm degradation mechanism
11.5 Factors affecting the degradation of plastics
11.6 Application of earthworms in plastic degradation
11.7 Challenges and future perspectives
References
Chapter 12. Plastic in the environment: Properties, types, and applications
Abstract
List of abbreviation
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Retrospective of plastics
12.3 Properties of plastics
12.4 Types of plastics
12.5 Advantages and disadvantages of plastics
12.6 Applications of plastics
12.7 Plastics and environment
12.8 Future concerns and challenges
References
Chapter 13. Fungal/bacterial degradation of plastics: challenges and perspectives
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 General considerations of plastics
13.3 Mechanisms of biodegradation of plastic in the environment
13.4 Use of plastic-engineered degrading microorganisms
13.5 Factors influencing the biodegradability of polymers
13.6 Controlled end-of-life treatments for plastics
13.7 Bioremediation of plastics using nanoparticles
13.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Role of earthworms in the degradation of microplastics
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Factors affecting the plastic degradation by earthworm
14.3 Function of earthworm in physicochemical degradation of plastic polymers
14.4 Suggestive measures
14.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15. Accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment and its life cycle assessment
Abstract
15.1 Adverse effects of plastics in aquatic environments and ecosystems
15.2 Adverse effects of plastics in aerial and terrestrial environments and ecosystems
15.3 Regulations and plastic waste disposal worldwide
15.4 Life cycle assessment
15.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Beyond landfills: transforming waste plastic into advanced building materials
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Recycling and sorting technologies
16.3 Value-added construction materials
16.4 Environmental benefits and sustainability
16.5 Challenges and future directions
16.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17. Environmental plastic pollution: mechanisms of plastic degradation for sustainable future
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Sources of plastic pollution and their consequences
17.3 Types and mechanisms of plastic degradation
17.4 Plastic bioremediation through synthetic biology approach
17.5 Application of systems biology network
17.6 Influential factors in plastic degradation
17.7 Evaluation of plastic degradation
17.8 Impacts and future outlook
17.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18. Plastic-degrading yeasts: biodiversity and bioengineering helping save the planet
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Plastics and their degradability potential
18.3 The power of biodiversity
18.4 Yeast depolymerases
18.5 Nutritional factors to improve degradation
18.6 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 19. Role of microbial enzymes in the degradation of plastics
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Microbial enzymes and plastic degradation
19.3 Molecular approaches in investigating plastic degradation by microorganisms
19.4 Environmental considerations and sustainability
19.5 Applications and future perspectives
19.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. Application of plastics for production of fuel
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Plastic waste is a potential raw material for energy products
20.3 Methods and strategies for converting plastic waste into liquid hydrocarbon oil
20.4 Characteristic and potential application of liquid HC-Oil
20.5 Future perspective of plastic to fuel technologies
20.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21. Regulations, policies and acts related to plastic wastes management in different countries
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Status of plastic waste generation in different countries
21.3 Environmental impact of plastic waste
21.4 Global efforts and control measures of plastic waste
21.5 Legal framework and standards efforts adopted by different countries for plastic waste management
21.6 Government policy for plastic waste management in different countries
21.7 Recycling and reuse of plastic wastes in different countries
21.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 22. Microbial scavenging of microplastics as an effective bioremediation strategy
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Bacterial degradation of microplastics
22.3 Algal degradation of microplastics
22.4 Fugal degradation of microplastics
22.5 Factors affecting the fungal degradation of microplastic
22.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23. Microplastic sampling in the environment
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Microplastic sampling
23.3 Microplastic separation
23.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Index

Jakub Zdarta

Associate Professor Jakub Zdarta graduated from the Faculty of Chemistry of the A. Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 2010 and the Faculty of Chemical Technology at the Poznań University of Technology in 2013. In 2017, he obtained the degree of Doctor of Chemical Sciences in the field of chemical technology, and in 2021 he become an associate professor. In 2017-2018 and in 2021, he completed internships at the Technical University of Denmark, and in 2019 at the University of Technology Sydney. Since 2018, he has been employed at the Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering at the Faculty of Chemical Technology of the Poznań University of Technology. His research area focuses on biotechnology, biocatalysis, enzyme immobilization, biological wastewater treatment, bioremediation, organic pollutant removal, membrane processes, membrane bioreactors, biomass pretreatment and conversion, as well as hybrid materials and biomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise

Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan university of Technology, Poznan, Poland

Riti Thapar Kapoor

Dr. Riti Thapar Kapoor is Associate Professor in Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India. Dr. Kapoor received her Ph.D from University of Allahabad and worked as post - doctoral fellow at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Dr. Kapoor has fourteen years of teaching and research experience and her area of specialization is environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, wastewater treatment and abiotic stresses. Dr. Kapoor has published 11 books and over 105 research papers in various journals of national and international repute. Dr. Kapoor has visited 8 countries for participation in different academic programmes. Dr. Kapoor has received prestigious travel award from Bill & Melinda Gates Research Foundation under CGIAR project for participation in International training programme held at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines in 2010. She is also recipient of DST travel grant for participation in International Conference held at Sri Lanka in 2013. Dr. Kapoor has been awarded with Teacher’s Research Fellowship from Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru in 2019. She has supervised and mentored a number of research projects sanctioned by different government funding agencies such as DAE, DST and UPCST etc. She has successfully supervised three research students for Ph.D. degree besides several (more than 80) masters and graduate students for their dissertation thesis.

Affiliations and expertise

Centre for Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Helen Treichel

Prof. Helen Treichel is a Research Productivity Scholar at level 1C in Environmental Sciences. She holds a degree in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande (1999), a Master's and a Ph.D. in Food Engineering from the State University of Campinas (2001 and 2004, respectively). She is currently a Professor and Researcher at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS)-Campus Erechim. She works in undergraduate courses in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Agronomy and is a Permanent Professor in the Graduate Programs in Environmental Science and Technology (UFFS-Campus Erechim), Food Science and Technology (UFFS-Campus Laranjeiras do Sul) and Biotechnology and Biosciences (UFSC). She coordinates the Laboratory of Microbiology and Bioprocesses (LAMIBI) at UFFS (Erechim), working mainly on the following topics, design of experiments and statistical optimization of processes; production, purification, immobilization, and application of enzymes; use of microorganisms and enzymes in the treatment and/or recovery of effluents and residues; bioherbicides; biofuels. She acts as the leader of the Agroenergy research group.

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Laboratory of Microbiology and Bioprocess, Environmental Science and Technology Department, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Erechim, RS, Brazil

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