Phytoremediation and bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): State of knowledge and research perspectives

- PCB pollution became a global problem affecting several human physiological functions.
- Main metabolic pathways of anaerobic and aerobic PCB biodegradation are overviewed.
- Specific bacterial, fungal and plant species involved in PCB degradation are reviewed.
- We analyze potentiality and limits of PCB bioremediation and phytoremediation.
- Promising PCB biodegradation enhancement techniques are reviewed.