Research Topic: industrial wastewater treatment

White Rot Fungi as Tools for the Bioremediation of Xenobiotics: A Review

White rot fungi are nature’s cleanup crew that can break down many toxic chemicals in our environment, from industrial dyes to pesticides. These special fungi produce powerful enzymes that can degrade pollutants that normally resist breakdown, making them promising tools for cleaning contaminated soil and water. Scientists are studying how to better harness these fungi’s abilities to treat industrial wastewater and restore polluted environments.

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Evaluation of resistance patterns and bioremoval efficiency of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by the mycobiome of petroleum refining wastewater in Jazan with assessment of molecular typing and cytotoxicity of Scedosporium apiospermum JAZ-20

Scientists isolated fungi from oil refinery wastewater in Saudi Arabia and discovered that a fungus called Scedosporium apiospermum JAZ-20 is exceptionally good at removing harmful metals and oil pollutants from contaminated water. This fungus was also tested on human cancer cells and showed promise as a potential anti-cancer agent while being relatively safe. The research suggests this fungus could be used as an eco-friendly solution to clean up polluted industrial wastewater.

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Methods Using Marine Aquatic Photoautotrophs along the Qatari Coastline to Remediate Oil and Gas Industrial Water

This review examines how marine plants and algae along Qatar’s coast can help clean up pollution from oil and gas industries. Plants like mangroves, seagrasses, and seaweeds work together with beneficial bacteria to remove heavy metals and break down petroleum pollutants in seawater. Using these natural organisms as biological filters could be an effective and sustainable way to protect coastal marine environments while being economically beneficial through biotechnology applications.

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