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Innovative Approaches in Extremophile-Mediated Remediation of Toxic Pollutants: A Comprehensive Review

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This comprehensive review explores the intriguing potential of extremophiles in revolutionizing the remediation of toxic pollutants. Extremophiles, remarkable microorganisms thriving in extreme environments, exhibit unique biochemical and physiological adaptations that equip them with the ability to withstand and even thrive in environments polluted with toxic compounds. This review delves into their diverse mechanisms for heavy metal, dye, and plastic degradation, which include enzymatic pathways, metabolic processes, and symbiotic relationships. Through an extensive survey of recent literature, this review highlights the remarkable successes achieved in utilizing extremophiles for bioremediation purposes. This review explores the latest progressions within microbial bioremediation methods, highlighting advanced approaches that leverage the potential of microorganisms to degrade toxic pollutants effectively. Additionally, challenges and prospects in harnessing extremophilic activity for innovative pollutant clean-up are discussed. By comprehensively examining the potential of extremophiles, this review focuses on their distinct metabolic pathways, modifications, and modern technologies, like nanotechnologies and genetic modification, that enable them to survive in harsh environments and can be used to remediate the environment.

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Swaminaathan, P., Shaji, A., Saravanan, A. et al. Innovative Approaches in Extremophile-Mediated Remediation of Toxic Pollutants: A Comprehensive Review. Water Conserv Sci Eng 9, 39 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-024-00274-8

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-024-00274-8

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