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Bacterial degradation of bisphenol analogues: an overview

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most produced synthetic monomers in the world and is widespread in the environment. BPA was replaced by bisphenol analogues (BP) because of its adverse effects on life. Bacteria can degrade BPA and other bisphenol analogues (BP), diminishing their environmental concentrations. This study aimed to summarize the knowledge and contribute to future studies. In this review, we surveyed papers on bacterial degradation of twelve different bisphenol analogues published between 1987 and June 2022. A total of 102 original papers from PubMed and Google Scholar were selected for this review. Most of the studies (94.1%, n = 96) on bacterial degradation of bisphenol analogues focused on BPA, and then on bisphenol F (BPF), and bisphenol S (BPS). The number of studies on bacterial degradation of bisphenol analogues increased more than six times from 2000 (n = 2) to 2021 (n = 13). Indigenous microorganisms and the genera Sphingomonas, Sphingobium, and Cupriavidus could degrade several BP. However, few studies focussed on Cupriavidus. The acknowledgement of various aspects of BP bacterial biodegradation is vital for choosing the most suitable microorganisms for the bioremediation of a single BP or a mixture of BP.

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The authors are grateful to R. A. F. Neves, S. G. M. Portugal, and E. A. Rojas for critical reviewing of the manuscript and suggestions.

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J. de Morais Farias received a grant from the initiation in the technological development and innovation program (PIBITI/CNPq) of the Directorate of Technological, Cultural and Social Innovation from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

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Both authors contributed to the conception and design of this study. Material preparation, data collection, and analysis were performed by J. de Morais Farias. The first draft of the manuscript was written by J. de Morais Farias and N. Krepsky critically revised the work. All authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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de Morais Farias, J., Krepsky, N. Bacterial degradation of bisphenol analogues: an overview. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 76543–76564 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23035-3

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