Fungal Species:  Peniophora sp.

Optimization of the Decolorization of the Reactive Black 5 by a Laccase-like Active Cell-Free Supernatant from Coriolopsis gallica

Textile factories produce large amounts of colored wastewater containing harmful dyes like Reactive Black 5. Researchers optimized an enzyme-based treatment using laccase from a fungus called Coriolopsis gallica to remove these dyes from water. By carefully balancing enzyme concentration, pH, temperature, and a chemical booster called HBT, they achieved 82% dye removal in just 2 hours, offering a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical treatments.

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Degradation by Marine-Derived Basidiomycetes: Optimization of the Degradation Process

This research demonstrates how certain marine fungi can be used to clean up harmful oil-based pollutants in ocean environments. The study found that a specific fungus, Marasmiellus sp., can break down toxic petroleum compounds very efficiently in salty conditions, making it potentially valuable for cleaning up marine pollution. Impacts on everyday life: – Could help clean up oil spills and pollution in oceans more effectively – Provides a natural, environmentally-friendly way to remove toxic chemicals from marine environments – May lead to better protection of marine ecosystems and seafood safety – Could reduce the environmental impact of industrial and shipping activities – Demonstrates nature-based solutions for environmental problems

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