Algal-based degradation of microplastic: prospects for combating microplastic pollution

• Main Authors: Othman, Rashidi, Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni, Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah, Ramya, Razanah, Mat Ali, Qurratu Aini, Johari, Nursyafica Nadia, Abu Bakar, Ainaa Eliah
• Other Authors: Shahnawaz, Mohd
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2024
• Subjects: BPC Science and Technology in Islam; GE Environmental Sciences; SH389 Fisheries-Algae and Algae Culture; TD169 Environmental protection; TD172 Environmental pollution; TD878 Special types of pollution; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/111972/1/111972_Algal-based%20degradation%20of%20microplastic.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/111972/; https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-99-8357-5_29
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Microalgae or microphytes are microscopic microorganisms that can be found in both freshwater and seawater. They can be described as a diverse group of unicellular and predominantly photosynthetic organisms. Eukaryotic or prokary-otic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can be classified as microalgae....