Research Keyword: contamination control

Enhanced MICP for Soil Improvement and Heavy Metal Remediation: Insights from Landfill Leachate-Derived Ureolytic Bacterial Consortium

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Researchers used naturally-occurring bacteria from landfill waste liquid to create a sustainable method for cleaning contaminated soil and removing heavy metals like cadmium and nickel. The bacteria produce calcium carbonate (a mineral similar to limestone) which strengthens soil and traps pollutants. This biological approach is cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and more effective than traditional chemical cleaning methods, making it promising for treating contaminated sites worldwide.

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Biophysical Manipulation of the Extracellular Environment by Eurotium halophilicum

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Eurotium halophilicum is a remarkable fungus found on old books that can survive in extremely dry conditions by using salt crystals to pull water from the air. The fungus covers itself with hair-like structures and produces sticky polymers that help it maintain moisture. This ability to thrive in seemingly dry environments makes it a challenge for museums and libraries trying to preserve old books, and climate change may make this problem worse.

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A simple protocol for producing axenic seeds of Sorghum bicolor

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This study presents a simple and inexpensive method for sterilizing sorghum seeds to remove all living microbes while keeping them viable for planting. The process involves soaking seeds in ethanol and bleach for short periods, followed by rinsing. Of 95 seeds tested, only 2 showed contamination, and over half successfully germinated, making this method practical for seed research.

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