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Papers

(The median citation count of Biodegradation is 2. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Removal mechanisms of pentachlorophenol in a horizontal-flow anaerobic immobilized biomass reactor (HAIB) inoculated with an indigenous estuarine sediment microbiota: adsorption and biodegradation pro	63
Alterations of endophytic microbial community function in Spartina alterniflora as a result of crude oil exposure	45
LcaR: a regulatory switch from Pseudomonas aeruginosa for bioengineering alkane degrading bacteria	38
Single-well push–pull tests evaluating isobutane as a primary substrate for promoting in situ cometabolic biotransformation reactions	30
Biooxidation of hydrogen sulfide to sulfur by moderate thermophilic acidophilic bacteria	28
Mutations of methionine 444 interacting with T1Cu-coordinating amino acids affect the structure and function of multicopper oxidase CopA	25
Anammox with alternative electron acceptors: perspectives for nitrogen removal from wastewaters	24
Comparative proteomic profile of Aspergillus niger in response to polytetrafluoroethylene and irradiated polytetrafluoroethylene for enhanced bioremoval	22
Tramates trogii biomass in carboxymethylcellulose-lignin composite beads for adsorption and biodegradation of bisphenol A	22
Biodegradation of glyphosate by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia GP-1 involves C-P lyase pathway	22
Biodegradation of PHBV-based biocomposites in two different marine environments of the Mediterranean Sea	22
Bioremediation potential assessment of oil-degrading bacterial consortium prepared from local bacterial strains and its survival using different porous carriers	21
Biodegradation of rubber in cultures of Rhodococcus rhodochrous and by its enzyme latex clearing protein	21
Biological recovery of phosphorus from waste activated sludge via alkaline fermentation and struvite biomineralization by Brevibacterium antiquum	19
Oil mineral aggregates engineered from bio-synthesized calcite nanoparticles for improved crude oil biodegradation	19
Biodegradation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using bacterial strains isolated from fresh bovine feces	19
Biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by Brucella intermedia IITR130 and its proposed metabolic pathway	18
Enhancement of biogranules development using magnetized powder activated carbon	18
Simultaneous biodegradation kinetics of 1,4-dioxane and ethane	18
A review of enhancement of chlorophenol bioremediation using synergistic effects between zero-valent iron and microorganisms	15
Laccase enzyme as a sustainable tool for improving environmental health	15
A novel association by Rhodospirillum rubrum and Rhodobacter capsulatus for bioremediation of heavy metals from aqueous solutions	15
Bioprospecting of extremophilic perchlorate-reducing bacteria: report of promising Bacillus spp. isolated from sediments of the bay of Cartagena, Colombia	15
Biodegradation of low-density polythene (LDPE) by a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa WD4 isolated from plastic dumpsite	14
Microorganisms that produce enzymes active on biodegradable polyesters are ubiquitous	14

Advances in actinobacteria-based bioremediation: mechanistic insights, genetic regulation, and emerging technologies	14
Effects of landfill food waste diversion: a focus on microbial populations and methane generation	14
Migration of stable release high concentration toluene vapor and microbial activity varies in silty sand soil	13
Microbiota structure shift under varying organic loading rates and their impact on polyhydroxyalkanoate production in wastewater treatment plants	13
Myco-degradation of microplastics: an account of identified pathways and analytical methods for their determination	12
Composite hydrolytic acidification - aerobic MBBR process for treating traditional Chinese medicine wastewater	12
Activity of Phanerochaete chrysosporium during degradation of diesel fuel-contaminated soil under solid-state fermentation: CO2 production and ligninolytic enzymes	12
Inclusion of fly ash effects in ADM1: calibration and validation of a simple function using real wastewater	12
Purification and characterization of extracellular PHB depolymerase enzyme from Aeromonas caviae Kuk1-(34) and their biodegradation studies with polymer films	12
Study on microbial diversity of washing machines	11
Identification of two possible metabolic pathways responsible for the biodegradation of 3, 5, 6-trichloro-2-pyridinol in Micrococcus luteus ML	11
Performance, kinetic characteristics and bacterial community of short-cut nitrification and denitrification system at different ferrous ion conditions	11
Optimizing the malathion degrading potential of a newly isolated Bacillus sp. AGM5 based on Taguchi design of experiment and elucidation of degradation pathway	10
Deciphering the constraints of pure bacterial strains for the complete catabolism of sulfamethoxazole: A proteomic and kinetic study	10
Acidovorax PSJ13, a novel, efficient polyacrylamide-degrading bacterium by cleaving the main carbon chain skeleton without the production of acrylamide	10
Biodegradation of synthetic dyes using Aspergillus fumigatus-derived laccase immobilized in alginate matrices	10
A sustainable approach to enhance heavy hydrocarbons removal in landfarming treatment	9
Isolation, identification and transcriptome analysis of triadimefon-degrading strain Enterobacter hormaechei TY18	9
Investıgatıon of seam performance and bıodegradabılıty of organıc cotton clothes for theır sustaınabılıty	9
Influence of growth substrate and contaminant mixtures on the degradation of BTEX and MTBE by Rhodococcus rhodochrous ATCC strain 21198	9
Enhanced textile dye wastewater treatment and power generation in microbial fuel cells using Bixa orellana fruit shell–derived biochar	9
Investigating the biological degradation of the drug β-blocker atenolol from wastewater using the SBR	9
Modeling key intermediates during anaerobic digestion of lipid rich kitchen waste with an extended ADM1	9
The intrinsic relevance of nitrogen removal pathway to varying nitrate loading rate in a polycaprolactone-supported denitrification system	9
Microbial degradation of diesel fuel as a potential environmental bioremediation	9
Bioremediation of heavy oily sludge: a microcosms study	9
Enhancing bioremediation potential of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus acutus by NaCl for pyrene degradation	8
Isolation and identification of soil bacteria capable of degrading biodegradable mulch films	8
Advanced treatment and recovery of wastewater using aerobic membrane bioreactor—a review	8
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	8
Three strategy rules of filamentous fungi in hydrocarbon remediation: an overview	8
Valorisation of whey by mixotrophic and heterotrophic cultivation of microalgae for biomass and lipid production	8
Concerted action of extracellular and cytoplasmic esterase and urethane-cleaving activities during Impranil biodegradation by Alicycliphilus denitrificans BQ1	8
Bioremediation in action: recent progress, challenges, and future directions for environmental restoration	8
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
Heavy metal pollution assessment and bioremediation potential of multidrug-resistant Proteus mirabilis isolated from Buckingham canal, Chennai	7
Bioremediation of methotrexate by Pleurotus ostreatus pellets: effects on morphology and biotransformation insights	7
Bioconversion of food waste to poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biopolymer using Stenotrophomonas geniculata: study of operating parameters and process optimization	7
Role of pine needle biochar in operation and stability of anaerobic processes	7
Microalgal conversion of whey and lactose containing substrates: current state and challenges	7
Correction: Physiological and transcriptomic response of enriched anammox culture upon elevated hydrazine exposure	7
Biodegradation of heavy petroleum polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in polluted soil by biofilm-forming Bacillus tropicus UCB and Pseudomonas aeruginosa SYLI isolated from crude oil-contaminated	7
Biodegradation of sulfoxaflor and photolysis of sulfoxaflor by ultraviolet radiation	7
Eco-friendly approaches for mitigating plastic pollution: advancements and implications for a greener future	7
Degradation of phenoxyalkanoic acid herbicides by isolated bacterial strain LKDC4 Pseudomonas aeruginosa	7
Ex-situ multi-media bioleaching and functional characterization of indigenous fungal strains for chromium and zinc remediation in polluted soils	6
Seasonal dynamics of microbial diversity and functional potential in active sanitary landfill baseliner microbiomes	6
Degradation of pretilachlor and fenclorim and effects of these compounds on bacterial communities under anaerobic condition	6
An exploration of bacterial consortia in chlorpyrifos degradation, soil remediation, and promotion of plant growth	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

Degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) by fungi originating from Vietnam	6
Hybrid membrane technology with renewably derived biological and photocatalytic systems for wastewater treatment	6
Correction: Aspergillus niger TC1 as multi-functional bioinoculant for biodegradation of chlorpyrifos, plant growth promotion and biocontrol of phytopathogens	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	5
Cometabolic degradation of pyrene with phenanthrene as substrate: assisted by halophilic Pseudomonas stutzeri DJP1	5
Advances in waste-derived functional materials for PFAS remediation	5
Bio-based polyester-polyurethane foams: synthesis and degradability by Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus clavatus	5
Isolation of cadmium-resistant microbial strains and their immobilisation of cadmium in soil	5
A novel coupling process to replace the traditional multi-stage anammox process—sulfur autotrophic denitrification coupled anammox system	5
Laccase-loaded magnetic dialdehyde inulin nanoparticles as an efficient heterogeneous natural polymer-based biocatalyst for removal and detoxification of ofloxacin	5
Enterobacter hormaechei mediated biodegradation of PET: a sustainable approach to plastic waste	5
Aspergillus niger TC1 as multi-functional bioinoculant for biodegradation of chlorpyrifos, plant growth promotion and biocontrol of phytopathogens	5
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	5
Response surface methodology (RSM) optimization of used engine oil biodegradation by Enterobacter hormaechei NMD and their growth kinetics	5
Comprehensive heavy metal remediation mechanisms with insights into CRISPR-Cas9 and biochar innovations	4
Correction: Enterobacter cloacae-mediated polymer biodegradation: in-silico analysis predicts broad spectrum degradation potential by Alkane monooxygenase	4
Assessing the exposure of lead, cadmium, and arsenic on growth parameters and antioxidant defense system in wheat	4
Performance analysis of Pseudomonas sp. strain SA3 in naphthalene degradation using phytotoxicity and microcosm studies	4
Thermophilic anaerobic digestion of polylactic acid, polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics: effect of inoculum-substrate ratio and microbiome	4
Polyethylene biodegradation by cultivable fungi: review and prospects	4
Applying the 15N labelling technique to material derived from a landfill simulation experiment to understand nitrogen cycle processes under aerobic and anaerobic conditions	4
Isolation, characterization, and mycostimulation of fungi for the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at a superfund site	4
Machine learning-based optimization of biogas and methane yields in UASB reactors for treating domestic wastewater	4
Genome analysis of a newly isolated Bacillus velezensis-YW01 for biodegrading acetaldehyde	4
Enhanced bio-reduction of Cr(VI) using Shewanella putrefaciens CN32 mediated by Fe(III) minerals and riboflavin synergistically	4
Mycotransformation of anthracene by indigenous Trichoderma lixii and Talaromyces pinophilus isolates: insights into the metabolic pathways, enzyme profiles and acute toxicity	4
Correction: Investigating the biological degradation of the drug β-blocker atenolol from wastewater using the SBR	4
Development of a robust enzyme cascade system: co-immobilization of laccase and versatile peroxidase on polyacrylamide hydrogel for enhanced BPA degradation	4
Biodegradation assessment tests of biopolymers in standardised water: different sources of variability	4
Vinasse odyssey: sugarcane vinasse remediation and laccase production by Trametes sp. immobilized in polyurethane foam	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	3
Physio-biochemical alterations and phytoremediation potential of hemp cultivated in ciprofloxacin (CIP)-contaminated soil: groundbreaking and enduring solution	3
Developing a microbial community structure index (MCSI) as an approach to evaluate and optimize bioremediation performance	3
Recent perspectives on biotechnological production, modulation and applications of glycerophosphoryl diester phosphodiesterases	3
Recent progress on the biological degradation and solubilization of coal	3
Sustainable kitchen wastewater treatment with electricity generation using upflow biofilter-microbial fuel cell system	3
Anaerobic biodegradation and activities of methanogens, acetogens, sulphate and nitrate reducing bacteria in aged oil wells from low sulphate oil producing environment	3
Production and characterization of Laccase from Lentinus berteroi and applications for biodegradation of organic micropollutants	3
Hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in Colombia: systematic review	3
Biochar-enhanced biostimulation of maize under salinity stress: a sustainable approach to physiological recovery and soil resilience	3
Influence of microbial biomass content on biodegradation and mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites	3
Eco-friendly remediation of reactive azo dye-laden wastewater via Lactobacillus casei immobilized on porous clay: mechanistic and phytotoxicity insights	3
Microbial diversity of dishwashers in different cities of China in spring, summer, autumn and winter	3
Biodegradation of lignocellulosic wastes by thermotolerant cellulolytic actinomycetal consortium isolated from Uhud Mountain, Madinah, Saudi Arabia	2
Delineating acetaminophen biodegradation kinetics and metabolomics using bacterial community	2
Bioremediation of Cr(VI) using novel thermophilic bacteria Brevibacillus borstelensis SSAU-3 T: optimization, mechanism and phytotoxicity study	2
Impacts of co-contaminants and dilution on perchlorate biodegradation using various carbon sources	2
Biochar and GA3-mediated enhancement of wheat performance under combined salinity and drought: physiological and biochemical insights for resilient agriculture	2
Pharmaceutical micropollutants removal and N2O production by nitrification process in SBR and SBBR: a review	2
Immobilization of psychrophile Psychrobacter sp. ANT206 onto novel reusable magnetic nanoparticles and its application for nitro-aromatic compounds biodegradation under low temperature	2
Comparative study on ZnSe nanoparticles and biosurfactant for enhanced anthracene biodegradation	2
Bioaugmentation has temporary effect on anaerobic pesticide biodegradation in simulated groundwater systems	2
Exploring polyhydroxyalkanoates biosynthesis using hydrocarbons as carbon source: a comprehensive review	2
Advanced integrated Eco-strategies for effective antibiotic waste management	2
Physiological and transcriptomic response of enriched anammox culture upon elevated hydrazine exposure	2
Enhanced decolorization of congo red and methyl orange using Bacillus haynesii ING6: an optimization study using central composite design (CCD)	2
Harnessing SDS as a source of sulfur: a bioremediation strategy of Fischerella sp. lmga1	2
Anthracene detoxification by Laccases from indigenous fungal strains Trichoderma lixii FLU1 and Talaromyces pinophilus FLU12	2
Effects of a novel Paraburkholderia phage IPK on the phenanthrene degradation efficiency of the PAH-degrading strain Paraburkholderia caledonica Bk	2
Alternative green application areas for olive pomace catalytic pyrolysis biochar obtained via marble sludge catalyst	2
Comparison of polylactic acid biodegradation ability of Brevibacillus brevis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and promotion of PLA biodegradation by soytone	2
Efficiency of indigenous microorganisms for biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in crude oil-contaminated soil	2
Effect of biostimulation and bioaugmentation on biodegradation of high concentrations of 1,4-dioxane	2
Demonstrated role of sulfate-reducing bacterial consortia in anaerobic paracetamol biodegradation	2
Prodigious biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic fluorene with manganese oxide nanoparticles from Stenotrophomonas sp.	2
Enhancing biodegradation of aged hydrocarbon-contaminated soils through toluene addition: assessing effects on solid and slurry phase treatments	2
Nondesulfurizing benzothiophene biotransformation to hetero and homodimeric ortho-substituted diaryl disulfides by the model PAH-degrading Sphingobium barthaii	2
Whole genome sequence of Arthrobacter sp. from Iloilo City landfill soil unveils potential plastic biodegradation genes	2
Microbial phytoremediation of contaminated soils irrigated with industrial effluents: a soil health perspective	2
Statistical optimization of crude oil bioremediation using Streptomyces aurantiogriseus isolated from Egypt’s Western Desert	2
Simplified enzyme activity-based screening of microorganisms from Korean fermented foods for food-waste decomposition	2