Microorganisms are recognized as effective biocatalysts for the transformation of recalcitrant pollutants. This talk explores (i) degradation of PET intermediates by mangrove microbiomes; (ii) aerobic defluorination of PFAS, including PFOS, by Labrys portucalensis F11, with identification of chain shortened and defluorinated metabolites; (iii) complete biotransformation and detoxification of neonicotinoids and endocrine disruptors; and (iv) enhanced pollutant removal through targeted bioaugmentation. Together, these findings advance mechanistic understanding of pollutant biotransformation and support the development of microbially driven remediation strategies.
Period
8 May 2026
Held at
Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF)