This review examined how certain microorganisms can remove endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs)—chemicals found in pesticides, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals that can harm human health and the environment. Researchers found that photosynthetic microorganisms can effectively break down these EDCs through natural processes like photodegradation and bio-accumulation, and they work in extreme conditions, making them potentially viable for treating wastewater before it's released.

This was a literature review that analyzed existing research on using photosynthetic microorganisms (like algae) to remove EDCs from wastewater. The authors examined the mechanisms, efficiency, and real-world scalability challenges of this approach compared to traditional physical and chemical removal methods.

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