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Harnessing microbial power to degrade hydrocarbon‐based plastics

mLife
The growing global plastic waste crisis demands the development of urgent, effective, and sustainable solutions. While conventional recycling methods present intrinsic limitations, microbial biodegradation of plastic waste has emerged as a promising ...
Hui Li, Xuanyu Tao, Lina Sun, Aifen Zhou, Jizhong Zhou   +4 more
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Biodegradation of Synthetic Plastics

, 2012
© 2012 The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstract:1)Synthetic plastics are important in many branches of industry. Although synthetic plastics provide numerous benefits, they also cause a significant environmental pollution problem ...
Ung Su Choi, Yoon Seok Song, Seung Wook Kim, Ja Hyun Lee, Hee Uk Lee, Han Suk Choi   +5 more
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Concurrent aerobic methane oxidation and biodegradation of waste in shallow layer of landfill during aeration

Aeration is a common remediation technique to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate waste biodegradation in landfills. However, designing of landfill aeration remains challenging.
Lu, Xuhong, Yang, Qirui, Wan, Yong, Chen, Zhuo, Li, Jiangshan, Ma, Jun, Zhang, Yi, Fei, Xunchang, Liu, Lei   +8 more
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The Potential of Self‐Maintainable Living Materials

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Self‐maintainable living materials are presented as the next generation of bioadaptive systems, integrating continuous sensing, decision‐making, response, self‐repair, and adaptation in a closed‐loop framework. This review highlights the design principles and emerging technologies that enable autonomous, long‐term functionality for future regenerative ...
Mohammadsadegh Nadimifar, Tatiane Eufrásio‐da‐Silva, Lidia Maeso, Gorka Orive, Alireza Dolatshahi‐Pirouz   +4 more
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Diversity of estrogen biodegradation pathways and application in environmental bioremediation

Frontiers in Microbiology
Steroid estrogens, including the naturally occurring hormones estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3), as well as the synthetic estrogen ethinylestradiol (EE2), play essential physiological roles in the regulation of the reproductive systems and ...
Jaleela S. Hashem, Wael Ismail, Yin-Ru Chiang, Adnan A. Bekhit, Adnan A. Bekhit   +4 more
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Assessing Bacillus subtilis biosurfactant effects on the biodegradation of petroleum products

, 2015
Microbial pollutant removal capabilities can be determined and exploited to accomplish bioremediation of hydrocarbon-polluted environments. Thus, increasing knowledge on environmental behavior of different petroleum products can lead to better ...
Matos Lopes, Paulo Renato, Bidoia, Ederio Dino, Montagnolli, Renato Nallin   +2 more
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Decoding Biomolecular Phase Separation: From Physiological Roles to Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Biomaterials Design

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review systematically elaborates on the mechanisms underlying physiological regulation and pathological dysregulation of biomolecular phase separation. It also summarizes advances in phase‑separation‑targeted therapeutic strategies and the design of functional biomaterials inspired by this process.
Jiawei Zhu, Jingbo Dong, Qiufang Gong, Xuejiao Song, Zhifa Shen, Chao Liang   +5 more
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Bioremediation potential of filamentous fungi in methylene blue: Solid and liquid culture media

Ciência e Agrotecnologia
The evaluation of the bioremediation potential of microbial with dyes in solid and liquid culture media has been described, but prior studies have not mentioned which culture method is most appropriate for selection of microorganisms.
Geovania dos Santos Menezes, Tamíris Aparecida de Carvalho, Wandson dos Santos Almeida, Eliana Midori Sussuchi, Pedro Roberto Almeida Viégas, Regina Helena Marino   +5 more
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Porphyrin‐Based Porous Materials for Antibacterial Applications

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Porphyrin‐based porous materials have excellent photophysical properties and tunable structures for high‐efficiency antibacterial therapy. This review comprehensively discusses the structural design strategies and synthetic pathways of the four main types of porphyrin‐based porous materials, summarizes their cross‐domain antimicrobial applications, and
Xiao‐Xue Liang, Xin Li, Ying Xiong, Xin Wang, Ying‐Wei Yang   +4 more
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Biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics: chemical nature, biodegradation pathways and environmental strategy

Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Increasing pollution of plastic waste is one of the major global environmental threats, deteriorating our land, water and air. The shift towards biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics is considered a green alternative to petroleum-based plastic due to its renewable source or biodegradability.
Sabzoi Nizamuddin, Chengrong Chen
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