bioremediation – Page 13

Electricity generation and oxidoreductase potential during dye discoloration by laccase-producing Ganoderma gibbosum in fungal fuel cell

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Scientists used a special fungus called Ganoderma gibbosum to clean contaminated water and generate electricity at the same time. The fungus produces an enzyme called laccase that breaks down textile dyes while the fuel cell converts the chemical energy into electrical power. This eco-friendly technology could help industries treat wastewater while producing clean energy, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical treatment methods.

Advancements in biopile-based sustainable soil remediation: a decade of improvements, integrating bioremediation technologies and AI-based innovative tools

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This review examines how biopile technology, which uses naturally occurring microorganisms to break down soil pollutants, has improved over the past decade. By optimizing conditions like moisture, temperature, and oxygen levels, and combining biopiles with sustainable materials like biochar and biosurfactants, scientists can effectively remove contaminants from soil while supporting carbon storage and ecosystem recovery. The approach offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical remediation methods.

Diversity and Ecology of Fungi from Underexplored and Extreme Environments

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This editorial introduces a special issue on fungi that survive in harsh environments like deserts, salty water, polar regions, and polluted sites. Scientists are discovering that these remarkable fungi can help clean up contaminated soil, support plant growth under stress, and may have pharmaceutical uses. The research brings together classical mycology with modern genetic techniques to unlock the untapped potential of these extreme-environment fungi.

Diversity and Ecology of Fungi from Underexplored and Extreme Environments

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This research collection explores fungi living in extreme environments like salty lagoons, Arctic lakes, and polluted soils. Scientists discovered that many fungi have special abilities to survive harsh conditions and can even help clean up contaminated areas. The findings suggest that understanding these remarkable fungi could lead to new applications in environmental cleanup and sustainable agriculture. The research emphasizes the need to combine traditional laboratory methods with modern genetic techniques to fully understand fungal diversity.

Positive Microbiology in the Movies

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Movies rarely show the good side of microbes, focusing instead on diseases and bioweapons, which creates fear of germs in the public. This article reviews commercial films that actually depict beneficial uses of microbes, such as making wine, cheese, and antibiotics. Teachers can use these movies as engaging tools to help students and general audiences understand why microbes are essential for life and industry.

Characterization of the Enzymatic and Biosorption Processes Involved in the Decolorization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dye by Pleurotus ostreatus Pellets

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This research demonstrates how oyster mushroom pellets can effectively remove harmful synthetic dyes from industrial wastewater through a combination of chemical absorption and enzymatic breakdown. The fungus produces specialized enzymes that degrade the complex dye molecules while also physically absorbing dye particles. This biological approach offers a promising, sustainable alternative to traditional chemical wastewater treatment methods used in the textile industry.

Toxic Effects of p-Chloroaniline on Cells of Fungus Isaria fumosorosea SP535 and the Role of Cytochrome P450

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Scientists discovered a fungus called Isaria fumosorosea that can completely break down p-chloroaniline, a toxic chemical used in dyes and pesticides that pollutes our environment. The fungus works by using special enzymes called cytochrome P450 to degrade the pollutant. This discovery could help clean up contaminated soil and water, though more research is needed to ensure it works safely in real-world environments.

Cadmium and Lead Tolerance of Filamentous Fungi Isolated from Contaminated Mining Soils

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Researchers found several types of fungi thriving in extremely contaminated mining soils in Mexico. These fungi can survive in environments with toxic levels of lead and cadmium that would kill most organisms. The most promising fungus, Paecilomyces lilacinus, can tolerate both metals and could potentially be used to clean up heavily polluted mining sites by binding and immobilizing these dangerous metals in the soil.

Identification of novel polyethylene-degrading fungi from South African landfill soils: Arthrographis kalrae, Lecanicillium coprophilum, and Didymosphaeria variabile

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Researchers in South Africa discovered three previously unknown fungi that can break down plastic waste, particularly low-density polyethylene used in shopping bags. These fungi were isolated from landfill soils and showed the ability to degrade plastic strips through oxidative processes, with chemical changes detectable using advanced analysis techniques. This discovery offers hope for developing local, biologically-based solutions to South Africa’s serious plastic waste problem.

Fluorescence-Based Soil Survival Analysis of the Xenobiotic- and Metal-Detoxifying Streptomyces sp. MC1

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Scientists developed a way to track a soil bacterium called Streptomyces sp. MC1 that can clean up polluted soils by breaking down harmful chemicals and reducing toxic metals like chromium. They added a glowing green fluorescent protein to the bacteria so they could easily see where the bacteria were and how long they survived in contaminated soil. In tests with soil contaminated with two different pollutants, the tagged bacteria successfully removed over 96% of chromium and 65% of lindane over 28 days, demonstrating the approach works for monitoring bioremediation efforts.

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