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Papers

(The median citation count of Biodegradation is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Biooxidation of hydrogen sulfide to sulfur by moderate thermophilic acidophilic bacteria	48
Removal mechanisms of pentachlorophenol in a horizontal-flow anaerobic immobilized biomass reactor (HAIB) inoculated with an indigenous estuarine sediment microbiota: adsorption and biodegradation pro	38
Single-well push–pull tests evaluating isobutane as a primary substrate for promoting in situ cometabolic biotransformation reactions	26
Alterations of endophytic microbial community function in Spartina alterniflora as a result of crude oil exposure	24
LcaR: a regulatory switch from Pseudomonas aeruginosa for bioengineering alkane degrading bacteria	22
Anammox with alternative electron acceptors: perspectives for nitrogen removal from wastewaters	21
Microbial reduction of Cr(VI) in the presence of Ni, Cu and Zn by bacterial consortium enriched from an electroplating contaminated site	18
Mutations of methionine 444 interacting with T1Cu-coordinating amino acids affect the structure and function of multicopper oxidase CopA	18
Biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by Brucella intermedia IITR130 and its proposed metabolic pathway	17
Biodegradation of rubber in cultures of Rhodococcus rhodochrous and by its enzyme latex clearing protein	17
Biological recovery of phosphorus from waste activated sludge via alkaline fermentation and struvite biomineralization by Brevibacterium antiquum	16
Tramates trogii biomass in carboxymethylcellulose-lignin composite beads for adsorption and biodegradation of bisphenol A	16
Effects of landfill food waste diversion: a focus on microbial populations and methane generation	15
Microorganisms that produce enzymes active on biodegradable polyesters are ubiquitous	15
Bioprospecting of extremophilic perchlorate-reducing bacteria: report of promising Bacillus spp. isolated from sediments of the bay of Cartagena, Colombia	14
Simultaneous biodegradation kinetics of 1,4-dioxane and ethane	14
Biodegradation of low-density polythene (LDPE) by a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa WD4 isolated from plastic dumpsite	14
Enhancement of biogranules development using magnetized powder activated carbon	14
Advances in actinobacteria-based bioremediation: mechanistic insights, genetic regulation, and emerging technologies	14
A review of enhancement of chlorophenol bioremediation using synergistic effects between zero-valent iron and microorganisms	14
Study on microbial diversity of washing machines	12
Performance, kinetic characteristics and bacterial community of short-cut nitrification and denitrification system at different ferrous ion conditions	12
The microbial metabolic activity on carbohydrates and polymers impact the biodegradability of landfilled solid waste	11
The intrinsic relevance of nitrogen removal pathway to varying nitrate loading rate in a polycaprolactone-supported denitrification system	11
Functional interplay between plastic polymers and microbes: a comprehensive review	10

Composite hydrolytic acidification - aerobic MBBR process for treating traditional Chinese medicine wastewater	10
Migration of stable release high concentration toluene vapor and microbial activity varies in silty sand soil	10
Identification of two possible metabolic pathways responsible for the biodegradation of 3, 5, 6-trichloro-2-pyridinol in Micrococcus luteus ML	10
Myco-degradation of microplastics: an account of identified pathways and analytical methods for their determination	10
Inclusion of fly ash effects in ADM1: calibration and validation of a simple function using real wastewater	10
A sustainable approach to enhance heavy hydrocarbons removal in landfarming treatment	9
Optimizing the malathion degrading potential of a newly isolated Bacillus sp. AGM5 based on Taguchi design of experiment and elucidation of degradation pathway	9
Purification and characterization of extracellular PHB depolymerase enzyme from Aeromonas caviae Kuk1-(34) and their biodegradation studies with polymer films	9
Acidovorax PSJ13, a novel, efficient polyacrylamide-degrading bacterium by cleaving the main carbon chain skeleton without the production of acrylamide	9
Isolation, identification and transcriptome analysis of triadimefon-degrading strain Enterobacter hormaechei TY18	8
Investigating the biological degradation of the drug β-blocker atenolol from wastewater using the SBR	8
Influence of growth substrate and contaminant mixtures on the degradation of BTEX and MTBE by Rhodococcus rhodochrous ATCC strain 21198	8
Preparation and performance evaluation of novel magnetic porous carriers in fluidized bed bioreactor for wastewater treatment	8
Bioremediation of heavy oily sludge: a microcosms study	8
Investıgatıon of seam performance and bıodegradabılıty of organıc cotton clothes for theır sustaınabılıty	8
Degradation of dibutyl phthalate by Paenarthrobacter sp. Shss isolated from Saravan landfill, Hyrcanian Forests, Iran	7
Enhancing bioremediation potential of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus acutus by NaCl for pyrene degradation	7
Modeling key intermediates during anaerobic digestion of lipid rich kitchen waste with an extended ADM1	7
Degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) by fungi originating from Vietnam	7
Eco-friendly approaches for mitigating plastic pollution: advancements and implications for a greener future	7
Microalgal conversion of whey and lactose containing substrates: current state and challenges	7
Three strategy rules of filamentous fungi in hydrocarbon remediation: an overview	7
Biodegradation of sulfoxaflor and photolysis of sulfoxaflor by ultraviolet radiation	7
Degradation of pretilachlor and fenclorim and effects of these compounds on bacterial communities under anaerobic condition	7
Metaproteomic and gene expression analysis of interspecies interactions in a PAH-degrading synthetic microbial consortium constructed with the key microbes of a natural consortium	7
Association of Laccase from Bacillus cereus O2-B and Pseudomonas aeruginosa O1-P with the bio-degradation of polymers: an in vitro to in silico approach	7
Concerted action of extracellular and cytoplasmic esterase and urethane-cleaving activities during Impranil biodegradation by Alicycliphilus denitrificans BQ1	7
Role of pine needle biochar in operation and stability of anaerobic processes	7
Isolation of cadmium-resistant microbial strains and their immobilisation of cadmium in soil	6
Correction: Association of Laccase from Bacillus cereus O2-B and Pseudomonas aeruginosa O1-P with the bio-degradation of polymers: an in vitro to in silico approach	6
Oxidation of chlortetracycline and its isomers by Botrytis aclada laccase in the absence of mediators: pH dependence and identification of transformation products by LC–MS	6
An exploration of bacterial consortia in chlorpyrifos degradation, soil remediation, and promotion of plant growth	6
Evaluation of in situ biosurfactant production by inoculum of P. putida and nutrient addition for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from aged oil-polluted soil	6
Bio-based polyester-polyurethane foams: synthesis and degradability by Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus clavatus	6
Applying the 15N labelling technique to material derived from a landfill simulation experiment to understand nitrogen cycle processes under aerobic and anaerobic conditions	6
A novel coupling process to replace the traditional multi-stage anammox process—sulfur autotrophic denitrification coupled anammox system	6
Cometabolic degradation of pyrene with phenanthrene as substrate: assisted by halophilic Pseudomonas stutzeri DJP1	6
Advances in waste-derived functional materials for PFAS remediation	5
Correction: Enterobacter cloacae-mediated polymer biodegradation: in-silico analysis predicts broad spectrum degradation potential by Alkane monooxygenase	5
Biodegradation assessment tests of biopolymers in standardised water: different sources of variability	5
Isolation, characterization, and mycostimulation of fungi for the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at a superfund site	5
Laccase-loaded magnetic dialdehyde inulin nanoparticles as an efficient heterogeneous natural polymer-based biocatalyst for removal and detoxification of ofloxacin	5
Development of a robust enzyme cascade system: co-immobilization of laccase and versatile peroxidase on polyacrylamide hydrogel for enhanced BPA degradation	5
Developing a microbial community structure index (MCSI) as an approach to evaluate and optimize bioremediation performance	5
Performance analysis of Pseudomonas sp. strain SA3 in naphthalene degradation using phytotoxicity and microcosm studies	5
Correction: Investigating the biological degradation of the drug β-blocker atenolol from wastewater using the SBR	5
Assessing the exposure of lead, cadmium, and arsenic on growth parameters and antioxidant defense system in wheat	5
Vinasse odyssey: sugarcane vinasse remediation and laccase production by Trametes sp. immobilized in polyurethane foam	5
Aerobic degradation of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol by Proteus sp. strain OSES2 obtained from an explosive contaminated tropical soil	4
Biodegradation of commercial textile reactive dye mixtures by industrial effluent adapted bacterial consortium VITPBC6: a potential technique for treating textile effluents	4

Enterobacter cloacae-mediated polymer biodegradation: in-silico analysis predicts broad spectrum degradation potential by Alkane monooxygenase	4
Influence of microbial biomass content on biodegradation and mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites	4
Delineating acetaminophen biodegradation kinetics and metabolomics using bacterial community	4
Microbial diversity of dishwashers in different cities of China in spring, summer, autumn and winter	4
Enhanced bio-reduction of Cr(VI) using Shewanella putrefaciens CN32 mediated by Fe(III) minerals and riboflavin synergistically	4
Hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in Colombia: systematic review	4
Enhancing biodegradation of aged hydrocarbon-contaminated soils through toluene addition: assessing effects on solid and slurry phase treatments	4
Effect of biostimulation and bioaugmentation on biodegradation of high concentrations of 1,4-dioxane	4
Genome analysis of a newly isolated Bacillus velezensis-YW01 for biodegrading acetaldehyde	4
Sustainable kitchen wastewater treatment with electricity generation using upflow biofilter-microbial fuel cell system	4
Recent perspectives on biotechnological production, modulation and applications of glycerophosphoryl diester phosphodiesterases	4
Physiological and transcriptomic response of enriched anammox culture upon elevated hydrazine exposure	4
Efficiencies of selected biotreatments for the remediation of PAH in diluted bitumen contaminated soil microcosms	3
Impacts of co-contaminants and dilution on perchlorate biodegradation using various carbon sources	3
Bioaugmentation has temporary effect on anaerobic pesticide biodegradation in simulated groundwater systems	3
Enhanced biodegradation of oil-contaminated soil oil in shale gas exploitation by biochar immobilization	3
Efficiency of sulfamethoxazole removal from wastewater using aerobic granular sludge: influence of environmental factors	3
Pharmaceutical micropollutants removal and N2O production by nitrification process in SBR and SBBR: a review	3
Exploring polyhydroxyalkanoates biosynthesis using hydrocarbons as carbon source: a comprehensive review	3
Alternative green application areas for olive pomace catalytic pyrolysis biochar obtained via marble sludge catalyst	3
Isolation and purification of esterase enzyme from marine bacteria associated with biodegradation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	3
Immobilization of psychrophile Psychrobacter sp. ANT206 onto novel reusable magnetic nanoparticles and its application for nitro-aromatic compounds biodegradation under low temperature	3
Anthracene detoxification by Laccases from indigenous fungal strains Trichoderma lixii FLU1 and Talaromyces pinophilus FLU12	3
Nondesulfurizing benzothiophene biotransformation to hetero and homodimeric ortho-substituted diaryl disulfides by the model PAH-degrading Sphingobium barthaii	3
Comparison of polylactic acid biodegradation ability of Brevibacillus brevis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and promotion of PLA biodegradation by soytone	3