Table 4 Transformation of BPA by different microorganisms

Dracaena sanderiana endophytic bacteria

5 d

89.54 ± 0.8% removal of BPA

[171]

Pseudomonas putida YC-AE1

3 d

Transforms an extensive range of BPA concentrations (0.5 to 1000 mg L⁻¹) with complete transformation of 500 mg L⁻¹

[172]

Streptomyces sp. strain

10 d

 > 90% BPA transformation

[173]

Irpex lacteus, Trametes versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporellus brumalis, Pleurotus eryngii, Schizophyllum commune, and T. versicolor strains MrP 1 and MrP 13

12 h

BPA transformations of 76%, 98%, and nondetectable levelsusing T. versicolor strain MrP 1, I. lacteus, and T. versicolor, respectively

[174]

Sphingomonas sp. strain BP-7 and Sphingomonas yanoikuyae strain BP-11R

60 h

Transformation of BPA without formation of the intermediate 4-hydroxyacetophenone

[175]

Phragmites australis, Novosphingobium sp. strain TYA-1, Sphingobium yanoikuyae strain TYF-1

42 d

Enhanced removal of BPA from the rhizosphere

[176]

Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAb1 isolated from effluent of thermal paper industry

Not disclosed

Transforms 35 mM and less BPA in basal salt mineral growth medium

[177]