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Maestri C, Plancher L, Duthoit A, Hébert RL, Di Martino P. Fungal Biodegradation of Polyurethanes. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:760. [PMID: 37504748 PMCID: PMC10381151 DOI: 10.3390/jof9070760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Polyurethanes (PURs) are versatile polymers used in a wide variety of fields, such as the medical, automotive, textile, thermal insulation, and coating industries as well as many everyday objects. Many PURs have applications that require a long service life, sometimes with exposure to aggressive conditions. They can undergo different types of physicochemical and biological degradation, but they are not compostable, and many of them constitute persistent waste in the environment. Although both bacteria and fungi can be involved in the degradation of PURs, fungi are often the main biodegradation agents. The chemical structure of PURs determines their degree of biodegradation. Fungal biodegradation of PURs is linked to the production of enzymes, mainly esterases and proteases, alongside laccases, peroxidases, and tyrosinases, which can modify the structure of polyurethane compounds by forming carbonyl groups. The experimental analysis of the biodegradation of PUR can be carried out by bringing the polymer into contact with a mold in pure culture or with a microbial consortium. Then, global measurements can be taken, such as weight loss, tensile tests, or the ability of microorganisms to grow in the presence of PUR as the sole carbon source. The analysis of the chemical structure of the polymer and its degradation products after fungal growth can confirm biodegradation and specify the mechanism. The main avenues of future research are directed towards the development of fully biodegradable PURs and, on the contrary, towards the development of PURs that are more resistant to degradation phenomena, in particular biodegradation, for applications where the material is in contact with living organisms.
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- Clotilde Maestri
- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- SPPM-27 Rue Raffet, 75016 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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Gui Z, Liu G, Liu X, Cai R, Liu R, Sun C. A Deep-Sea Bacterium Is Capable of Degrading Polyurethane. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0007323. [PMID: 36995243 PMCID: PMC10269918 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00073-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Plastic wastes have been recognized as the most common and durable marine contaminants, which are not only found in the shallow water, but also on the sea floor. However, whether deep-sea microorganisms have evolved the capability of degrading plastic remains elusive. In this study, a deep-sea bacterium Bacillus velezensis GUIA was found to be capable of degrading waterborne polyurethane. Transcriptomic analysis showed that the supplement of waterborne polyurethane upregulated the expression of many genes related to spore germination, indicating that the presence of plastic had effects on the growth of strain GUIA. In addition, the supplement of waterborne polyurethane also evidently upregulated the expressions of many genes encoding lipase, protease, and oxidoreductase. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) results showed that potential enzymes responsible for plastic degradation in strain GUIA were identified as oxidoreductase, protease, and lipase, which was consistent with the transcriptomic analysis. In combination of in vitro expression and degradation assays as well as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, we demonstrated that the oxidoreductase Oxr-1 of strain GUIA was the key degradation enzyme toward waterborne polyurethane. Moreover, the oxidoreductase Oxr-1 was also shown to degrade the biodegradable polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) film indicating its wide application potential. IMPORTANCE The widespread and indiscriminate disposal of plastics inevitably leads to environmental pollution. The secondary pollution by current landfill and incineration methods causes serious damage to the atmosphere, land, and rivers. Therefore, microbial degradation is an ideal way to solve plastic pollution. Recently, the marine environment is becoming a hot spot to screen microorganisms possessing potential plastic degradation capabilities. In this study, a deep-sea Bacillus strain was shown to degrade both waterborne polyurethane and biodegradable PBAT film. The FAD-binding oxidoreductase Oxr-1 was demonstrated to be the key enzyme mediating plastic degradation. Our study not only provided a good candidate for developing bio-products toward plastic degradation but also paved a way to investigate the carbon cycle mediated by plastic degradation in deep-sea microorganisms.
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- Zhi Gui
- Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, College of Life Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology & Center of Deep Sea Research, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
- Center of Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology & Center of Deep Sea Research, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
- Center of Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology & Center of Deep Sea Research, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
- Center of Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
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Bhavsar P, Bhave M, Webb HK. Solving the plastic dilemma: the fungal and bacterial biodegradability of polyurethanes. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:122. [PMID: 36929307 PMCID: PMC10020256 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Polyurethane (PU) is a plastic polymer which, due to its various desirable characteristics, has been applied extensively in domestic, industrial and medical fields for the past 50 years. Subsequently, an increasing amount of PU waste is generated annually. PU, like many other plastics, is highly resistant to degradation and is a substantial threat to our environment. Currently PU wastes are handled through conventional disposal techniques such as landfill, incineration and recycling. Due to the many drawbacks of these techniques, a 'greener' alternative is necessary, and biodegradation appears to be the most promising option. Biodegradation has the potential to completely mineralise plastic waste or recover the input materials and better enable recycling. There are hurdles to overcome however, primarily the efficiency of the process and the presence of waste plastics with inherently different chemical structures. This review will focus on polyurethanes and their biodegradation, outlining the difficulty of degrading different versions of the same material and strategies for achieving more efficient biodegradation.
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- Parth Bhavsar
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, John St, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, John St, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, John St, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.
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Najafi H, Jafari M, Farahavar G, Abolmaali SS, Azarpira N, Borandeh S, Ravanfar R. Recent advances in design and applications of biomimetic self-assembled peptide hydrogels for hard tissue regeneration. Biodes Manuf 2021; 4:735-756. [PMID: 34306798 PMCID: PMC8294290 DOI: 10.1007/s42242-021-00149-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Abstract The development of natural biomaterials applied for hard tissue repair and regeneration is of great importance, especially in societies with a large elderly population. Self-assembled peptide hydrogels are a new generation of biomaterials that provide excellent biocompatibility, tunable mechanical stability, injectability, trigger capability, lack of immunogenic reactions, and the ability to load cells and active pharmaceutical agents for tissue regeneration. Peptide-based hydrogels are ideal templates for the deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals, which can mimic the extracellular matrix. Thus, peptide-based hydrogels enhance hard tissue repair and regeneration compared to conventional methods. This review presents three major self-assembled peptide hydrogels with potential application for bone and dental tissue regeneration, including ionic self-complementary peptides, amphiphilic (surfactant-like) peptides, and triple-helix (collagen-like) peptides. Special attention is given to the main bioactive peptides, the role and importance of self-assembled peptide hydrogels, and a brief overview on molecular simulation of self-assembled peptide hydrogels applied for bone and dental tissue engineering and regeneration. Graphic abstract
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- Haniyeh Najafi
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
- Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasoul-Allah Research Tower, 7193711351 Shiraz, Iran
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- Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71345-1583 Shiraz, Iran
- Polymer Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Aalto University, 02152 Espoo, Finland
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- Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125 USA
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Evaluation of biological degradation of polyurethanes. Biotechnol Adv 2020; 39:107457. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.107457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Biodegradation of polyacrylic and polyester polyurethane coatings by enriched microbial communities. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:3225-3236. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09660-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Internal structure and crystallinity investigation of segmented thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer degradation in supercritical methanol. Polym Degrad Stab 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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