Research Progress on the Degradation of o-cresol by Algal-bacterial Symbiotic System

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jlsa.202507105

Author(s)

Haiyan Yang, Daohong Zhang*

Affiliation(s)

School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

This review delves into the application of the algal-bacterial symbiotic system for o-cresol degradation, which is a promising method that can cut costs and boost degradation efficiency. Nevertheless, the complexity of these symbiotic systems is a crucial factor that has a significant impact on both o-cresol degradation and the subsequent resource recovery process. The review centers on the latest progress in o-cresol degradation using the algal-bacterial symbiotic system. It carries out a systematic analysis of degradation pathways, taking into account environmental conditions, synergistic mechanisms, and research approaches. Key degradation mechanisms are elucidated through examining metabolic routes and interfacial interactions between microbial communities. Furthermore, the paper identifies current challenges in optimizing these symbiotic systems for practical applications and proposes potential solutions, including bioaugmentation strategies, advanced monitoring technologies, and system stability enhancement approaches. This comprehensive analysis provides insights for improving bioremediation efficiency and enabling value-added resource conversion in phenolic compound treatment processes.

Keywords

Algal-Bacterial Symbiotic Systems; O-Cresol; Degradation Mechanisms; Key Algal-Bacterial Combinations with Functional Enhancements

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