Engineering biocatalytic material for the remediation of pollutants: a comprehensive review

Mishra, B., Varjani, S., Agrawal, D. C., Mandal, S. K., Ngo, H. H., Taherzadeh, M. J., Chang, J.-S., You, S. and Gao, W. (2020) Engineering biocatalytic material for the remediation of pollutants: a comprehensive review. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 20, 101063. (doi: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101063)

Abstract

Bioremediation through biotechnological interventions has attracted more attention among researchers in field of environmental pollution control and abatement. Various cutting-edge studies in area of protein engineering and synthetic biology offer a new platform for creation of innovative, advanced biological materials for its beneficial role in environmental pollution mitigation. Biocatalysis especially receives considerable attention as sustainable approach to resource recovery from waste along with elimination of pollutants. This paper focuses on updated developments in engineering of biocatalytic substances which can degrade pollutants of emerging concern. It also explains various classes of biocatalysts, their mechanisms of immobilization, and applications in terms of environmental pollutant remediation. Opportunities and challenges for future research have also been discussed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: You, Dr Siming
• Authors: Mishra, B., Varjani, S., Agrawal, D. C., Mandal, S. K., Ngo, H. H., Taherzadeh, M. J., Chang, J.-S., You, S., and Gao, W.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: Environmental Technology and Innovation
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 2352-1864
• ISSN (Online): 2352-1864
• Published Online: 23 July 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V.
• First Published: First published in Environmental Technology and Innovation 20:101063
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy