Development of biomaterials for bioremediation in agriculture: the importance of correct classification of the biocompatibility of immobilized microorganisms.
5 affiliations
- 1Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
- 2Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology - BIONORTE, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
- 3Department of Chemistry, Technological Institute of Aeronautics, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
- 4Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil. [email protected].
- 5Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology - BIONORTE, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil. [email protected].
Abstract
The development of biomaterials for environmental bioremediation has emerged as a sustainable and promising strategy, becoming a consolidated research area within the field of contaminated soil treatment. In this context, advances in material science and biotechnology have enabled the development of innovative immobilization supports that improve microbial stability, protection, and biodegradation performance. Among these materials, polymeric matrices combined with natural biodegradable components have demonstrated significant potential for enhancing pesticide degradation efficiency while reducing environmental impacts. However, the accurate, standardized, and robust characterization of biocompatibility remains a critical challenge, which limits the large-scale application and commercialization of these biomaterials. To address this knowledge gap, this review discusses the importance of biocompatibility classification, microbial immobilization strategies, and viability assessment methods for microorganisms entrapped in different matrices. Additionally, it underscores the imperative for the development of more dependable quality control methodologies to guarantee the efficacy, safety, and scalability of biomaterial-based bioremediation technologies.
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BibTeX
@article{santos2026development,
title = {{Development of biomaterials for bioremediation in agriculture: the importance of correct classification of the biocompatibility of immobilized microorganisms.}},
author = {Leidaiany Pereira Dos Santos and Douglas Martins de Oliveira Bessa and Fabíola Almeida Bezerra and Douglas Henrique Pereira and Grasiele Soares Cavallini and Vanessa Mara Chapla and Nelson Luis Gonçalves Dias de Souza},
journal = {Biodegradation},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1007/s10532-026-10384-w},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42926252},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Development of biomaterials for bioremediation in agriculture: the importance of correct classification of the biocompatibility of immobilized microorganisms.
AU - Leidaiany Pereira Dos Santos
AU - Douglas Martins de Oliveira Bessa
AU - Fabíola Almeida Bezerra
AU - Douglas Henrique Pereira
AU - Grasiele Soares Cavallini
AU - Vanessa Mara Chapla
AU - Nelson Luis Gonçalves Dias de Souza
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/24
JO - Biodegradation
DO - 10.1007/s10532-026-10384-w
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42926252
AB - The development of biomaterials for environmental bioremediation has emerged as a sustainable and promising strategy, becoming a consolidated research area within the field of contaminated soil treatment. In this context, advances in material science and biotechnology have enabled the development of innovative immobilization supports that improve microbial stability, protection, and biodegradation performance. Among these materials, polymeric matrices combined with natural biodegradable components have demonstrated significant potential for enhancing pesticide degradation efficiency while reducing environmental impacts. However, the accurate, standardized, and robust characterization of biocompatibility remains a critical challenge, which limits the large-scale application and commercialization of these biomaterials. To address this knowledge gap, this review discusses the importance of biocompatibility classification, microbial immobilization strategies, and viability assessment methods for microorganisms entrapped in different matrices. Additionally, it underscores the imperative for the development of more dependable quality control methodologies to guarantee the efficacy, safety, and scalability of biomaterial-based bioremediation technologies.
SN - 0923-9820
SN - 1572-9729
ER -