Research Keyword: immobilization

Mycoremediation of anthraquinone dyes from textile industries: a mini-review

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Textile factories create large amounts of harmful wastewater containing dyes that damage water ecosystems. Scientists have discovered that certain mushroom fungi can naturally break down these toxic dyes using special enzymes. By growing these fungi on support materials, the treatment becomes even more effective and can be reused multiple times, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for cleaning contaminated water.

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Using Fungi in Artificial Microbial Consortia to Solve Bioremediation Problems

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This review explores how combinations of fungi and other microorganisms can clean up polluted soil and water more effectively than using individual microbes alone. Fungi are particularly valuable because they produce powerful enzymes that can break down toxic substances like heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, and plastics. By carefully designing microbial teams and sometimes immobilizing them in gels or on materials, scientists can achieve much higher removal rates of pollutants while maintaining environmental safety.

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From consortium design to bioaugmented filters: scalable yeast-based strategies for lead remediation in water systems

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Lead contamination in water is a serious health problem worldwide. This research developed a solution using natural yeast strains from a river that can remove lead from water. Scientists optimized three different yeast types to work together and incorporated them into filters, achieving up to 99.97% lead removal. This sustainable, low-cost approach could make clean water more accessible globally, especially in resource-limited areas.

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Biotechnological production of natural pigments for textile dyeing

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Scientists have successfully produced natural pigments from a fungus called Penicillium brevicompactum using leftover materials from food and agriculture industries, like cheese whey and corn byproducts. These pigments were used to dye cotton and linen fabrics, creating colors comparable to those from synthetic dyes but without the environmental and health concerns. This sustainable approach could help the textile industry move away from artificial dyes while reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.

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Biotechnological production of natural pigments for textile dyeing

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Scientists developed a new way to create natural pigments from a common fungus that could replace synthetic dyes in textiles. They used leftover materials from cheese and corn processing as cheap nutrients, and even used corncob as a growing surface. The resulting pigments successfully dyed cotton and linen fabrics, offering a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical dyes.

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Filamentous fungal pellets as versatile platforms for cell immobilization: developments to date and future perspectives

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Filamentous fungi, commonly known as molds, can be grown into small spherical structures called pellets that act as excellent platforms for attaching and growing various types of cells. These fungal pellets are sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to synthetic materials and can support different cell types for applications ranging from producing cultivated meat to treating wastewater. The porous structure of fungal pellets allows cells to attach and grow while maintaining the ability to transfer nutrients and oxygen efficiently.

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