Microfiber pollution and its microbial mitigation: A review on current trends and future prospects

•Microfibers are the most dominant type of microplastic pollutants in the environment.•Domestic washing accounts for up to 35% of microfiber pollution in the environment.•Microfiber possess a significant rising threat to the environment and human health.•Further research should focus on small- and large-scale remediation techniques.•Microbial remediation can be a potential solution to overcome microfiber pollution.