<i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review
The inherent resistance of synthetic plastics to degradation has led to an increasing challenge of waste accumulation problem and created a pollution issue that can only be addressed with novel complementary methods such as biodegradation. Since biocontrol is a promising eco-friendly option to addre...
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| author | Maria Fernanda Rodríguez-Fonseca Jeysson Sánchez-Suárez Manuel Fernando Valero Sonia Ruiz-Balaguera Luis Eduardo Díaz |
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| description | The inherent resistance of synthetic plastics to degradation has led to an increasing challenge of waste accumulation problem and created a pollution issue that can only be addressed with novel complementary methods such as biodegradation. Since biocontrol is a promising eco-friendly option to address this challenge, the identification of suitable biological agents is a crucial requirement. Among the existing options, organisms of the <i>Streptomyces</i> genus have been reported to biodegrade several complex polymeric macromolecules such as chitin, lignin, and cellulose. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the potential of <i>Streptomyces</i> strains for the biodegradation of synthetic plastics. The results showed that although <i>Streptomyces</i> strains are widely distributed in different ecosystems in nature, few studies have explored their capacity as degraders of synthetic polymers. Moreover, most of the research in this field has focused on <i>Streptomyces</i> strains with promising biotransforming potential against polyethylene-like polymers. Our findings suggest that this field of study is still in the early stages of development. Moreover, considering the diverse ecological niches associated with <i>Streptomyces</i>, these actinobacteria could serve as complementary agents for plastic waste management and thereby enhance carbon cycle dynamics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dadf5df88bce4b4198df3862caaf63d52023-11-22T22:26:22ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542021-10-0181115410.3390/bioengineering8110154<i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic ReviewMaria Fernanda Rodríguez-Fonseca0Jeysson Sánchez-Suárez1Manuel Fernando Valero2Sonia Ruiz-Balaguera3Luis Eduardo Díaz4Master in Process Design and Management, School of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía 250001, ColombiaBioprospecting Research Group, School of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía 250001, ColombiaEnergy, Materials and Environment Group, School of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía 250001, ColombiaConservation, Bioprospecting and Sustainable Development Group, Environmental Engineering Program, Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD), Bogotá 110911, ColombiaBioprospecting Research Group, School of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía 250001, ColombiaThe inherent resistance of synthetic plastics to degradation has led to an increasing challenge of waste accumulation problem and created a pollution issue that can only be addressed with novel complementary methods such as biodegradation. Since biocontrol is a promising eco-friendly option to address this challenge, the identification of suitable biological agents is a crucial requirement. Among the existing options, organisms of the <i>Streptomyces</i> genus have been reported to biodegrade several complex polymeric macromolecules such as chitin, lignin, and cellulose. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the potential of <i>Streptomyces</i> strains for the biodegradation of synthetic plastics. The results showed that although <i>Streptomyces</i> strains are widely distributed in different ecosystems in nature, few studies have explored their capacity as degraders of synthetic polymers. Moreover, most of the research in this field has focused on <i>Streptomyces</i> strains with promising biotransforming potential against polyethylene-like polymers. Our findings suggest that this field of study is still in the early stages of development. Moreover, considering the diverse ecological niches associated with <i>Streptomyces</i>, these actinobacteria could serve as complementary agents for plastic waste management and thereby enhance carbon cycle dynamics.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/11/154biodegradation<i>Streptomyces</i>polyethylenepolypropyleneplasticscommodity plastics |
| spellingShingle | Maria Fernanda Rodríguez-Fonseca Jeysson Sánchez-Suárez Manuel Fernando Valero Sonia Ruiz-Balaguera Luis Eduardo Díaz <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review Bioengineering biodegradation <i>Streptomyces</i> polyethylene polypropylene plastics commodity plastics |
| title | <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | <i>Streptomyces</i> as Potential Synthetic Polymer Degraders: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | i streptomyces i as potential synthetic polymer degraders a systematic review |
| topic | biodegradation <i>Streptomyces</i> polyethylene polypropylene plastics commodity plastics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/11/154 |
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