Microbes and microbial enzymes for degradation of (bio)plastics
Apstrakt
Introduction: Plastic films, containers, and fibers are almost ubiquitous, making our life better, easier, and
safer. However, the uncontrollable disposal of plastic waste has raised global concern. Plastic pollution
is not a recent issue; it originated decades ago with the advent of industrial plastic production. While recycling, incineration, and other methods exist for managing plastic waste, unfortunately, landfilling remains the most prevalent“solution” adopted by many countries.
In response to the pressing issue of plastic pollution, a new scientific field has emerged, dedicated to
employing innovative green methodologies inspired by nature’s mechanisms. This approach centers
around the discovery and identification of microorganisms with the ability to harness the carbon derived from plastic waste for their growth and survival. In the context of this research, we aim to accomplish two main objectives: isolating enzymes expressed by diverse microbial strains and exploring the...
potential of well-known hydrolytic enzymes in breaking down synthetic and biosourced polymers.
Methods: To optimize and improve biodegradation yields, our approach combines enzymatic and microbial plastic degradation with polymer treatment techniques. These techniques are designed to modify the structure of polymers, making them more accessible for hydrolysis and assimilation by
microorganisms. After polymer hydrolysis, our concept emphasizesthe recovery and utilization of the released compounds, which can be further converted into valuable bio-products through fermentation.
Results: Number of new enzymes, microorganisms and microbial communities has been isolated and
characterized with the potential to degrade both single and mixed plastic substrates.
Conclusion: By adopting this multidisciplinary approach, we aim to establish a sustainable pathway for
the efficient management of plastic waste. Through the transformation of polymers into high-added
value products such as bioplastics, biopigments and biosurfactants, we contribute to a circular economy plan and mitigate the environmental impact associated with plastic waste.
Ključne reči:
microbial degradation / plastics / circular economy / bioplasticsIzvor:
CoMBoS2 – the Second Congress of Molecular Biologists of Serbia, Abstract Book – Trends in Molecular Biology, Special issue 06-08 October 2023, Belgrade, Serbia, 2023, 106-106Izdavač:
- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade
Finansiranje / projekti:
- n Horizon 2020 program - BioICEP project (Agreement no. 870292)
- Horizon Europe program - EcoPlastiC project (Agreement no. 101046758)
Institucija/grupa
Institut za molekularnu genetiku i genetičko inženjerstvoTY - CONF AU - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina PY - 2023 UR - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2143 AB - Introduction: Plastic films, containers, and fibers are almost ubiquitous, making our life better, easier, and safer. However, the uncontrollable disposal of plastic waste has raised global concern. Plastic pollution is not a recent issue; it originated decades ago with the advent of industrial plastic production. While recycling, incineration, and other methods exist for managing plastic waste, unfortunately, landfilling remains the most prevalent“solution” adopted by many countries. In response to the pressing issue of plastic pollution, a new scientific field has emerged, dedicated to employing innovative green methodologies inspired by nature’s mechanisms. This approach centers around the discovery and identification of microorganisms with the ability to harness the carbon derived from plastic waste for their growth and survival. In the context of this research, we aim to accomplish two main objectives: isolating enzymes expressed by diverse microbial strains and exploring the potential of well-known hydrolytic enzymes in breaking down synthetic and biosourced polymers. Methods: To optimize and improve biodegradation yields, our approach combines enzymatic and microbial plastic degradation with polymer treatment techniques. These techniques are designed to modify the structure of polymers, making them more accessible for hydrolysis and assimilation by microorganisms. After polymer hydrolysis, our concept emphasizesthe recovery and utilization of the released compounds, which can be further converted into valuable bio-products through fermentation. Results: Number of new enzymes, microorganisms and microbial communities has been isolated and characterized with the potential to degrade both single and mixed plastic substrates. Conclusion: By adopting this multidisciplinary approach, we aim to establish a sustainable pathway for the efficient management of plastic waste. Through the transformation of polymers into high-added value products such as bioplastics, biopigments and biosurfactants, we contribute to a circular economy plan and mitigate the environmental impact associated with plastic waste. PB - Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade C3 - CoMBoS2 – the Second Congress of Molecular Biologists of Serbia, Abstract Book – Trends in Molecular Biology, Special issue 06-08 October 2023, Belgrade, Serbia T1 - Microbes and microbial enzymes for degradation of (bio)plastics EP - 106 SP - 106 UR - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_imagine_2143 ER -
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Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2023). Microbes and microbial enzymes for degradation of (bio)plastics. in CoMBoS2 – the Second Congress of Molecular Biologists of Serbia, Abstract Book – Trends in Molecular Biology, Special issue 06-08 October 2023, Belgrade, Serbia Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade., 106-106. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_imagine_2143
Nikodinović-Runić J. Microbes and microbial enzymes for degradation of (bio)plastics. in CoMBoS2 – the Second Congress of Molecular Biologists of Serbia, Abstract Book – Trends in Molecular Biology, Special issue 06-08 October 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:106-106. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_imagine_2143 .
Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Microbes and microbial enzymes for degradation of (bio)plastics" in CoMBoS2 – the Second Congress of Molecular Biologists of Serbia, Abstract Book – Trends in Molecular Biology, Special issue 06-08 October 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):106-106, https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_imagine_2143 .