Myco-remediation of synthetic dyes: a comprehensive review on contaminant alleviation mechanism, kinetic study and toxicity analysis

Abstract

AbstractA strong economic foundation can be achieved by the growth of a number of businesses, including food, paper, clothes, leather, and textiles. However, because of improper waste management, industrialization and modernization have resulted in the massive disposal of water effluent laden with harmful substances like dyes and heavy metals, which has negatively impacted the ecosystem. A new green technology called myco-remediation has emerged to battle harmful toxins while promoting sustainable development effectively and economically. This review employed enzymatic degradation, biosorption, and their influencing parameters for optimization in order to highlight the invaluable potential of fungal bioremediation for dye degradation. Current perspectives on enzyme immobilization techniques and kinetic studies of dye removal have been reviewed, which can aid in the selection of quick and effective removal processes. This research offers new insight into a criterion that is often overlooked in favor of dye decolorization efficiency: the toxicity assessment of pure dye and post-process metabolites produced following myco-remediation. Our attention has been directed towards toxicity analysis at many levels, including genotoxicity, phytotoxicity, and zoo-toxicity. This is important to keep in mind when considering the extensive implications of myco-remediation for the recycling and reuse of industrial effluent. Enzyme engineering and omics technologies have been highlighted as potential future developments.