wastewater treatment – Page 3

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.

Chitosan extraction from Amanita phalloides: yield, crystallinity, degree of deacetylation, azo dye removal and antibacterial properties

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Scientists successfully extracted chitosan, a useful natural polymer, from the death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). This chitosan showed excellent ability to remove blue dye from water and killed harmful bacteria effectively. The extraction method was efficient and eco-friendly, making it a promising solution for cleaning polluted water and developing antibacterial products.

Use of Ganoderma lucidum grown on agricultural waste to remove antibiotics from water

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Researchers discovered that a type of mushroom called Ganoderma lucidum can help clean water contaminated with antibiotics. When the mushroom is grown on leftover agricultural materials like almond shells and coffee grounds, its root-like structure can remove certain antibiotics from water in just three days. This offers a cheap and sustainable way to address antibiotic pollution that contributes to antibiotic-resistant infections.

Recent advances in microbial engineering approaches for wastewater treatment: a review

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This review explains how microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and algae can clean polluted water more effectively and cheaply than traditional methods. These microbes break down harmful chemicals, remove heavy metals, and clean industrial waste. Using multiple types of microbes together (microbial consortium) works better than using a single type, making it an environmentally friendly and economical solution for treating wastewater worldwide.

Biodecolorization and Biodegradation of Methyl Orange by Immobilized Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacterium into SA/PVA Matrix Integrated with MOF UiO-66 Adsorbent

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Scientists created special beads containing bacteria and a porous material called MOF to remove orange dye (methyl orange) from contaminated water. The bacteria break down the dye molecules while the porous material helps trap the dye, working together more effectively than either method alone. These beads removed over 92% of the dye from water in just 10 days, making them promising for treating textile industry wastewater.

Bioremediation of Landfill Leachate with Fungi: Autochthonous vs. Allochthonous Strains

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This research compared two approaches to cleaning landfill leachate using fungi: using fungi naturally found in the polluted water versus using well-studied fungi species from laboratory collections. Scientists tested how effectively these fungi could remove color and toxins from contaminated wastewater. The study found that both types of fungi worked reasonably well, but through different mechanisms—some fungi absorbed the pollutants while others chemically broke them down using special enzymes.

Nano-bioremediation of metal-polluted industrial wastewater using myco-synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles derived from Aspergillus niger AUMC 16028

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Scientists have developed a green method to clean polluted industrial water using specially grown fungal nanoparticles. These tiny iron particles, made from Aspergillus niger fungus, can effectively remove dangerous heavy metals like copper, zinc, and iron from contaminated water. This eco-friendly approach is cheaper and safer than traditional chemical methods, offering a promising solution for protecting our water resources.

Novel method for rapid monitoring of OPFRs by LLE and GC–MS as a tool for assessing biodegradation: validation and applicability

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This study developed a new analytical method to detect and measure organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) in water samples. Researchers tested whether certain fungi, particularly white-rot fungi like Ganoderma lucidum and Trametes versicolor, could break down these toxic chemicals that are difficult to remove by conventional water treatment. The results show these fungi can effectively degrade some OPFRs, offering a promising biological treatment option for contaminated wastewater.

Evaluation of Antibiotic Biodegradation by a Versatile and Highly Active Recombinant Laccase from the Thermoalkaliphilic Bacterium Bacillus sp. FNT

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Scientists have developed a special enzyme from heat-loving bacteria that can break down tetracycline antibiotics in wastewater. Using this enzyme called FNTL along with a natural chemical helper called acetosyringone, they were able to eliminate over 90% of tetracycline in laboratory tests. This breakthrough offers a promising new way to clean up pharmaceutical pollution in water, which is important because antibiotics in the environment can contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Removal of Ibuprofen in Water by Bioaugmentation with Labrys neptuniae CSW11 Isolated from Sewage Sludge—Assessment of Biodegradation Pathway Based on Metabolite Formation and Genomic Analysis

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This study shows that a bacterium called Labrys neptuniae CSW11 can effectively remove ibuprofen from water, a common pharmaceutical that pollutes our environment. The bacteria works especially well when given glucose as extra food, removing ibuprofen completely within a week. However, the bacteria breaks ibuprofen down into toxic byproducts, so using it alongside other bacteria that can degrade these byproducts would make the treatment even more effective for cleaning contaminated wastewater.

Research Topic: wastewater treatment