Abstract

The unwholesome release of toxic contaminants into the environment calls for a concerted effort. It is in this response that living organisms particularly microorganisms become very helpful in cleanup and restoration, particularly as they are eco-friendly. Bioremediation is very promising because microorganisms are able to utilize these environmental contaminants as substrates for carbon and energy, thereby converting them to nontoxic products. However, the different strategies involved in bioremediation are influenced by factors such as biological, physicochemical, and climatic factors, which play critical roles in ensuring the complete cleanup process. In conclusion, there is a need to identify more microorganisms that possess high degradative prowess under novel environmental conditions and also increase the contact between microorganisms and the pollutants. This will inevitably lead to greater success in the cleanup technology, thereby ensuring environmental quality and sustained public health for man and the ecosystem.

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