Sustainable biodegradation of phenol using peroxidases extracted from local agricultural wastes

Key Points

• Biodegradation effectively reduces phenol concentration, achieving over 80% degradation in optimal conditions.
• Key evidence includes a 90% reduction in phenol levels measured over 48 hours in laboratory tests.
• Assessment using peroxidases extracted from local agricultural wastes shows their strong enzymatic activity against phenol.
• These findings support sustainable waste management approaches, though further studies are needed for field applications.