therapeutic action: dye removal

Systematic Evaluation of Biodegradation of Azo Dyes by Microorganisms: Efficient Species, Physicochemical Factors, and Enzymatic Systems

Azo dyes used in textiles and fashion contaminate water supplies and pose health risks including cancer potential. This research review shows that certain microorganisms like specific fungi and bacteria can break down these harmful dyes into less toxic substances through natural enzymatic processes. By optimizing conditions like pH and temperature, and using combinations of different microbes, scientists have achieved degradation rates up to 90%, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical treatment methods.

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Effect of nano-TiO2 size and utilization ratio on the performance of photocatalytic concretes; self-cleaning, fresh, and hardened state properties

Scientists developed a new type of concrete that can clean itself by breaking down pollutants in water using nano-sized titanium dioxide particles and sunlight. The study tested different sizes and amounts of these nanoparticles to find the best combination for removing textile dyes from wastewater. While the larger nanoparticles worked better for photocatalytic cleaning, the smaller ones made the concrete stronger, suggesting a trade-off between cleaning ability and structural durability.

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

Researchers used oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) pellets to remove toxic blue dye commonly found in textile wastewater. The study found that these mushroom pellets achieved 98.5% dye removal through multiple mechanisms: special enzymes (laccase and peroxidase) that break down the dye molecules, and physical absorption where the dye sticks to the mushroom cells. The mushroom could also use the dye as a food source, making this an effective and sustainable approach for cleaning industrial wastewater.

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

Oyster mushrooms can effectively remove synthetic dyes from wastewater through a combination of absorption and enzymatic breakdown. Researchers tested Pleurotus ostreatus pellets with a textile dye commonly used as a standard pollutant. The mushroom achieved over 98% dye removal, suggesting it could be used in wastewater treatment systems to clean industrial textile effluent. The fungus both absorbs the dye and produces enzymes that break it down.

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