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Optimizing bioremediation techniques for soil decontamination in a linguistic intuitionistic fuzzy framework

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This research develops mathematical tools to help experts choose the best method for cleaning contaminated soil using living organisms. The study presents new fuzzy logic operators that can handle both numerical and linguistic information, making decisions more understandable to humans. When applied to a contaminated industrial site, the method identified bioaugmentation (adding beneficial microorganisms) as the most effective cleanup approach among four options tested.

Advancements in Biochar for Soil Remediation of Heavy Metals and/or Organic Pollutants

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Biochar, a carbon-rich material made from burning plant waste with limited oxygen, can effectively clean polluted soil by trapping harmful chemicals and metals. When mixed into contaminated soil, biochar’s porous structure acts like a sponge to capture pesticides, petroleum products, and toxic metals, preventing them from spreading into groundwater or being absorbed by plants. Scientists have found that combining biochar with plants and beneficial bacteria creates an even more effective cleaning system that can remediate severely contaminated sites.

Benefits of Immobilized Bacteria in Bioremediation of Sites Contaminated with Toxic Organic Compounds

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This review explains how immobilizing bacteria on solid carriers like biochar can make them much more effective at cleaning up polluted soil and water. When bacteria are attached to a matrix material, they form protective biofilms that help them survive toxic pollutants better than free-floating bacteria. By combining immobilized bacteria with the right carrier materials, environmental cleanup can be faster, cheaper, and more sustainable than traditional chemical methods.

Mycofiltration of Aqueous Iron (III) and Imidacloprid Solutions, and the Effects of the Filtrates on Selected Biomarkers of the Freshwater Snail Helisoma duryi

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Researchers investigated using oyster mushroom mycelium to filter contaminated water containing iron and pesticides. They found that the mushroom-based filter effectively removed iron (III) from water, reducing it by 94% in column experiments. Tests on freshwater snails exposed to the filtered water showed improved water quality. This approach offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional water treatment methods.

Pharmaceutical waste management through microbial bioremediation

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Medicines we take are ending up in our water supplies and harming ecosystems. Instead of using expensive chemical treatments, scientists are using microorganisms like fungi and bacteria to break down pharmaceutical waste into harmless substances. This biological approach is cheaper and more environmentally friendly, though challenges remain in scaling up the technology. Additionally, designing medicines that naturally degrade after leaving the body could prevent pollution at its source.

Use of Anaerobic Digestate Inoculated with Fungi as a Soil Amendment for Soil Remediation: A Systematic Review

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This research examines how using fungi-treated digestate (a byproduct from biogas production) can clean polluted soil more effectively than using either alone. The study shows that combining digestate with fungi successfully removes heavy metals like lead and cadmium from soil while promoting plant growth. The best results came from using digestate made from cattle manure. This approach offers an affordable and sustainable way to restore contaminated soils.

Toxicity Characterization, Detection and Remediation of Contaminants in Soils and Groundwater

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This research paper reviews new methods for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater caused by industries and pollution. Scientists are using advanced technologies like special sensors, artificial intelligence, and engineered bacteria to find and remove toxic chemicals more effectively. The findings show that treating contamination requires combining multiple cleanup methods together and considering the local environment, making remediation more successful and sustainable for communities.

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.

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