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Bioremediation of endocrine disruptors (EDs): a systematic review of fungal application in ED removal from wastewater
| Resumo: | Endocrine disruptors (EDs), including natural estrogens, such as 17-estradiol (E2) and synthetic chemicals (e.g., bisphenol A (BPA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)), pose environmental and human health risks due to their ability to interfere with hormonal systems, even at trace concentrations and can lead to developmental, reproductive, and carcinogenic effects. These persistent compounds often escape removal in conventional wastewater treatment processes, leading to environmental contamination and human exposure. Given their widespread presence in wastewater and resistance to conventional treatments, the use of fungi offers a promising bioremediation strategy. This review explores the potential of fungal biodegradation, particularly using the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor, in mitigating the estrogenic activity of EDs in wastewater. Laccase, an oxidative enzyme produced by white-rot fungus, shows high efficiency in degrading EDs, positioning fungal treatment as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional technologies. This systematic literature review was conducted using the Methodi Ordinatio, a multi-criteria decision-making methodology that allows for a structured selection of relevant studies and underscores the significant potential of fungal-based systems in addressing the global challenge of ED contamination in water environments. |
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| Autores principais: | Viana, Camila Emanuelle Mendonça |
| Outros Autores: | Lima, Valquíria dos Santos; Rodrigues, Kelly; Pereira, Luciana; Silva, Glória Maria Marinho |
| Assunto: | endocrine disruptors fungal biodegradation laccase Methodi Ordinatio Trametes versicolor wastewater treatment white-rot fungi |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | Endocrine disruptors (EDs), including natural estrogens, such as 17-estradiol (E2) and synthetic chemicals (e.g., bisphenol A (BPA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)), pose environmental and human health risks due to their ability to interfere with hormonal systems, even at trace concentrations and can lead to developmental, reproductive, and carcinogenic effects. These persistent compounds often escape removal in conventional wastewater treatment processes, leading to environmental contamination and human exposure. Given their widespread presence in wastewater and resistance to conventional treatments, the use of fungi offers a promising bioremediation strategy. This review explores the potential of fungal biodegradation, particularly using the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor, in mitigating the estrogenic activity of EDs in wastewater. Laccase, an oxidative enzyme produced by white-rot fungus, shows high efficiency in degrading EDs, positioning fungal treatment as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional technologies. This systematic literature review was conducted using the Methodi Ordinatio, a multi-criteria decision-making methodology that allows for a structured selection of relevant studies and underscores the significant potential of fungal-based systems in addressing the global challenge of ED contamination in water environments. |
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