Bio Degradation of Polymers and Metal Pollutants by Different Microorganisms: A Mini Review on Biodegradation: An Eco-Friendly Approach

Ankita B (Botta Ankita), Pandey AR (Archana R Pandey)

Abstract: Biodegradation, the microbial breakdown of organic materials, offers an eco-friendly solution to the growing challenge of polymer waste. This mini review explores the role of microorganisms in degrading aromatic hydrocarbons and synthetic polymers, emphasizing biodegradation?s cost-effectiveness in tackling xenobiotics. It outlines the process?s three key stages biodeterioration, bio fragmentation, and assimilation?alongside the critical roles of enzymes, microbes, and environmental conditions. The review also highlights methods to assess polymer biodegradability, underscoring the importance of integrating new materials into biogeochemical cycles for sustainable waste management. It also emphasizes different microorganisms along with polymers and heavy metals that is degraded by the respective microbes.

Keywords: Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, Bio fragmentation, Assimilation, Polymer degradation, Xenobiotics