Fungal laccase-polycarboxylate functionalized magnetic nanoparticles enable highly efficient degradation of tetracycline antibiotics in marine aquaculture wastewater

Key Points

• Highly efficient degradation of tetracycline antibiotics was achieved using novel functionalized magnetic nanoparticles.
• The study observed a degradation efficiency of over 90% within 24 hours, demonstrating the potential of this method.
• Analysis employed functionalized magnetic nanoparticles combined with fungal laccase under varied conditions.
• These findings highlight a sustainable approach to treating antibiotic contamination in marine aquaculture systems.