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Research progress and prospects of PFOA-degrading microorganisms
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Chaojian HU1, Kaizhe YANG1, Zheng FANG2, Yixuan WU1, Ruodu LIU1, Qingxing WU1, Lei DONG1, Wenjun LI1
Acta Microbiologica Sinica | 2026, 66(6) : 2657 - 2668
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Acta Microbiologica Sinica | 2026, 66(6): 2657-2668
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Research progress and prospects of PFOA-degrading microorganisms
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Chaojian HU1, Kaizhe YANG1, Zheng FANG2, Yixuan WU1, Ruodu LIU1, Qingxing WU1, Lei DONG1, Wenjun LI1
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  • 1.School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • 2.Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Yorkshire, UK
Published: 2026-06-04 doi: 10.13343/j.cnki.wsxb.20260093
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a representative per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), has emerged as a priority-controlled emerging contaminant of global concern due to its extreme environmental persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and toxicity. It poses a serious threat to ecosystem stability and human health. Microbial degradation has become one of the most promising technological approaches for PFOA remediation, owing to its core advantages of being environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and amenable to large-scale application. This paper systematically reviews the research progress in PFOA-degrading microorganisms in terms of the characteristics, degradation efficiency, and underlying mechanisms of isolated and identified functional strains (bacteria and fungi). Subsequently, this paper synthesizes the response patterns of microbial communities and strategies for resource exploration in various contaminated habitats harboring potential PFOA degraders. Finally, it highlights key scientific challenges currently facing the field and makes an outlook on future research directions. This review aims to provide a reference for the resource development, mechanism elucidation, and engineering application of PFOA-degrading microorganisms, offering theoretical support and forward-looking perspectives for advancing microbial remediation technologies targeting global PFOA contamination.

perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)  /  per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)  /  degrading microorganisms  /  contaminant remediation
Chaojian HU, Kaizhe YANG, Zheng FANG, Yixuan WU, Ruodu LIU, Qingxing WU, Lei DONG, Wenjun LI. Research progress and prospects of PFOA-degrading microorganisms[J]. Acta Microbiologica Sinica, 2026 , 66 (6) : 2657 -2668 . DOI: 10.13343/j.cnki.wsxb.20260093
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  • the Shenzhen Science and Technology Major Project(KCXFZ20240903092800002)
  • the Key Research Program of Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau(2024B03J1276)
  • the Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Sun Yat-sen University(20261611)
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doi: 10.13343/j.cnki.wsxb.20260093
  • Receive Date：2026-01-30
  • Online Date：2026-06-17
  • Published：2026-06-04
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  • Received：2026-01-30
  • Accepted：2026-04-11
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the Shenzhen Science and Technology Major Project(KCXFZ20240903092800002)
the Key Research Program of Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau(2024B03J1276)
the Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Sun Yat-sen University(20261611)
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    1.School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    2.Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Yorkshire, UK

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