Microb Biotechnol February 2023 PMID 36099200

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis.

Jennifer Chow, Pablo Perez-Garcia, Robert Dierkes, Wolfgang R Streit

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The tone and choice of words reflect skepticism, with posts highlighting the limited effectiveness of microbial enzymes by stating 'offer limited solutions' and emphasizing 'challenges' in finding effective enzymes. While some users show interest by sharing articles or congratulating achievements, the overall engagement remains moderate, and the impact appears to reinforce existing doubts about enzymatic solutions for plastic pollution.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most discussions express skepticism or outright disagreement with the idea that microbial enzymes can significantly solve plastic pollution, citing limitations in degradation capacity.

InterestModerate interest

There is some curiosity about the research and its implications, but overall engagement appears moderate rather than deep.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Many posts simply share or reiterate the article's main point without deep analysis or discussion, indicating a shallow level of engagement.

ImpactLow impact

The discussions suggest that the article's conclusions are influential enough to shape opinions, but not enough to inspire drastic changes or solutions.

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Cameron Thrash
@jcamthrash · X

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 75 likes · 20 shares · 17,465 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outlining challenges to find novel plastic-active enzymes, optimizing kown one & improving microbial fermentation for plastic degradation.  https://t.co/ExljjDPy7g https://t.co/k8V2XzVHju

Feb 2, 2023 · 45 likes · 18 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

The article by Wolfgang Streit's @streit_wolfgang lab on the plastic crisis in Microbial Biotechnology published last February, has generated unprecedented scientific and social interest. Don't miss it and stay up to date! ‼️Read

Mar 24, 2023 · 20 likes · 4 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2. Read it here: https://t.co/vDh79k8MUK Huge congratulations on these remarkable achievements! https://t.co/BoBwE4CEvm

Feb 6, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

New review concludes:"Consequently, these simple calculations and assumptions imply that enzymatic degradation is not going to solve the global #plastic:s crisis in short time." Technical fixes are thus (currently) unlikely to be able to solve the problem. https://t.co/zw5XiOBxsr https://t.co/hB5mih7h7O

Sep 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,436 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

HIGHLY ACCESSED: 6️⃣0️⃣% of human-made polymers end up in the environment. New developments in biodegradation are needed: scientists target novel enzymes that can break down plastics & other polymers. A game-changer for abating plastic waste. Check out ➡️ https://t.co/bGdQ3k99oO https://t.co/hv9J2a8S05

May 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 2,509 followers View post →

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SWI+MicroMundo@UAM
@SMicromundo · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 9, 2024 · 8 shares · 170 followers View post →
Joseph A. Christie-Oleza
@JCO_lab · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 8, 2024 · 8 shares · 820 followers View post →
Hortencia Silva Jiménez
@HotySJ · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 6, 2024 · 8 shares · 64 followers View post →
David J. Castillo-Cornejo PhD.
@davesnetvault · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 6, 2024 · 8 shares · 822 followers View post →
Eduardo Villalobo
@ptu_us_es · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 6, 2024 · 8 shares · 1,113 followers View post →
Poorna Vidanage, PhD
@poornavidanage · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 6, 2024 · 8 shares · 31 followers View post →
Manuel Sánchez
@ManoloSanchezA · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2.…

Feb 6, 2024 · 8 shares · 1,725 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

SERIE: Top-Accessed Articles of 2023: Tackling plastic degradation. Minirewiew by Chow et. al. in Volume 16, Issue 2. Read it here: https://t.co/vDh79k8MUK Huge congratulations on these remarkable achievements! https://t.co/BoBwE4CEvm

Feb 6, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: FRESH PUBLISHED ARTICLES: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis by Jen…

Sep 17, 2023 · 3 shares · 404 followers View post →
Dongheon Lee
@DongheonLee3 · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: FRESH PUBLISHED ARTICLES: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis by Jen…

Sep 15, 2023 · 3 shares · 89 followers View post →
Patricia Bernal
@pbernal209 · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: FRESH PUBLISHED ARTICLES: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis by Jen…

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

FRESH PUBLISHED ARTICLES: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis by Jennifer Chow et al., @streit_wolfgang Check out here ➡️https://t.co/vDh79k8MUK https://t.co/TOnYMvOI1z

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Patricia Bernal
@pbernal209 · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: HIGHLY ACCESSED: 6️⃣0️⃣% of human-made polymers end up in the environment. New developments in biodegradation are need…

May 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: HIGHLY ACCESSED: 6️⃣0️⃣% of human-made polymers end up in the environment. New developments in biodegradation are need…

May 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 404 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

HIGHLY ACCESSED: 6️⃣0️⃣% of human-made polymers end up in the environment. New developments in biodegradation are needed: scientists target novel enzymes that can break down plastics & other polymers. A game-changer for abating plastic waste. Check out ➡️ https://t.co/bGdQ3k99oO https://t.co/hv9J2a8S05

May 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Plastic pollution is a growing concern, and enzymes could be a promising solution for their degrada…

Apr 21, 2023 · 1 share · 404 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Plastic pollution is a growing concern, and enzymes could be a promising solution for their degradation. But what are the pros and cons? Check out ➡️ https://t.co/uerTELEab9 to learn more. #plasticdegradation, #enzymes, #sustainability https://t.co/SnCHbGF0aM

Apr 21, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,509 followers View post →
rizkipradipta
@rizkipradipta · X

RT @Vallecillo_AJ: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. https://t.co/hAZZzAKE3H

Mar 25, 2023 · 1 share · 251 followers View post →
SchmitzStreitLab
@SchmitzStreits · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: The article by Wolfgang Streit's @streit_wolfgang lab on the plastic crisis in Microbial Biotechnology published last…

Mar 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 529 followers View post →
Antonio J Vallecillo, PhD
@Vallecillo_AJ · X

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. https://t.co/hAZZzAKE3H

Mar 24, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 531 followers View post →
Applied Microbiology International
@AMIposts · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: The article by Wolfgang Streit's @streit_wolfgang lab on the plastic crisis in Microbial Biotechnology published last…

Mar 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 29,283 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

The article by Wolfgang Streit's @streit_wolfgang lab on the plastic crisis in Microbial Biotechnology published last February, has generated unprecedented scientific and social interest. Don't miss it and stay up to date! ‼️Read

Mar 24, 2023 · 20 likes · 4 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Antonio J Vallecillo, PhD
@Vallecillo_AJ · X

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. https://t.co/hAZZzAKE3H https://t.co/25NMTiEt3M

Feb 2, 2023 · 1 like · 531 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 404 followers View post →
Tom Dongmin Kim @tomdongmin.bsky.social
@TomDongmin · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 222 followers View post →
Ignacio Poblete Castro
@I_PobleteCastro · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 218 followers View post →
Manuel Eduardo Ortega Cano
@Manuel_EOC · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 158 followers View post →
Terry McGenity
@TMcgenity · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 651 followers View post →
Eduardo Villalobo
@ptu_us_es · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outli…

Feb 2, 2023 · 18 shares · 1,113 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

Can we abate plastic pollution? Chow et al found that amount & kind of plastic organisms can degrade is limited. Outlining challenges to find novel plastic-active enzymes, optimizing kown one & improving microbial fermentation for plastic degradation.  https://t.co/ExljjDPy7g https://t.co/k8V2XzVHju

Feb 2, 2023 · 45 likes · 18 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
LifeInSoil
@LifeInSoil5 · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 263 followers View post →
Farrakh Mehboob
@farrakh_mehboob · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

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RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

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Eduardo Villalobo
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RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

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Chika Ejikeugwu, Ph.D.
@Ejike2 · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 2,008 followers View post →
Enrique Joffre, PhD
@joffre_enrique · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 322 followers View post →
Hans
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Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 639 followers View post →
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Jonas Koh
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Mian Hilal
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RT @EricvanH87: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/rqQD5hZOcT

Sep 20, 2022 · 1 share · 504 followers View post →
Ramon Massana
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Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 1,009 followers View post →
Daniel S.
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Sep 20, 2022 · 20 shares · 534 followers View post →
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Sep 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,089 followers View post →
Edú Ortega-Ibarra.
@EduOrtegaIbarra · X

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Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 34,746 followers View post →
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Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 265 followers View post →
Tominaga K. (tomiken)
@pacyc1841 · X

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Sep 19, 2022 · 882 followers View post →
Janira Prichula
@janis_JP · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 155 followers View post →
Evan Mann, PhDad
@ejonesmann · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 57 followers View post →
David Ferreira
@ferreira9 · X

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Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 329 followers View post →
Nebiyat Nigusie Woldeyohannis (PhD)
@NWoldeyohannis · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 1,603 followers View post →
Mike Jetten
@msmjetten · X

RT @jcamthrash: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 20 shares · 6,722 followers View post →
Cameron Thrash
@jcamthrash · X

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/32aixPPitE

Sep 19, 2022 · 75 likes · 20 shares · 17,465 followers View post →
Kaoru Suzuki
@KaoruSuzuki11 · X

RT @ryotaiino: Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/MLcF5odPZ8

Sep 15, 2022 · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Juan Jose Alava
@pinipedo · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: New review concludes:"Consequently, these simple calculations and assumptions imply that enzymatic degradation is not…

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Ryota IINO 飯野亮太
@ryotaiino · X

Microbial enzymes will offer limited solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis https://t.co/MLcF5odPZ8

Sep 15, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,442 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

New review concludes:"Consequently, these simple calculations and assumptions imply that enzymatic degradation is not going to solve the global #plastic:s crisis in short time." Technical fixes are thus (currently) unlikely to be able to solve the problem. https://t.co/zw5XiOBxsr https://t.co/hB5mih7h7O

Sep 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,436 followers View post →