Biotechnological Potential for Microplastic Waste.

Trends Biotechnol

State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. Electronic address:

Published: November 2020

Plastic has become a critical material in the modern world due to its low cost and easy production. However, inadequate management and open disposal make plastic a major obstacle to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This article emphasizes the role of biotechnology in addressing the issue of microplastic waste.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.03.002DOI Listing

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