Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of Novel Environmental Bacteria with Polyurethane-Degrading Activity. [PDF]
Muñoz-Martí M +8 more
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Methane Generation Using an Anaerobic Biodigester From Waste Leachate Water
ABSTRACT Leachate wastewater (LWW) is characterized by slow biodegradation and low biogas production due to resistant materials and limited biological activity. Therefore, applying pretreatments is essential to improving biodegradation potential, which consequently boosts energy recovery.
Khairi R. Kalash +5 more
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Evaluating Environmental Performance of PLA-Cellulose-Based Biocomposites: A Comprehensive Study on Biodegradability, Compostability, and Ecotoxicity. [PDF]
Costa VLD +12 more
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ABSTRACT Photocatalytic materials have emerged as promising solutions for environmental applications due to their ability to degrade organic pollutants under sunlight or artificial light. In this review, recent progress on the photocatalytic materials used for the degradation of pharmaceutical personal care products (PPCPs) in environmental ...
Urvashi Sen +5 more
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Degradable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics: Mechanisms, Materials, and Strategies for Sustainable Polyolefin Replacement. [PDF]
Fakhrizada H, Dahman Y.
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ABSTRACT The continuous increasing discharge of synthetic dyes into aquatic systems seems to be an important environmental and health risk due to their high toxicity and resistance to biodegradation. Among these dyes, methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) are widely used in textile and industrial applications, necessitating sustainable and efficient ...
Avanish Kumar +2 more
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Plant- and Animal-Derived Organic Waste as Fillers in Biodegradable Composites for Advanced Applications: A Comprehensive Overview. [PDF]
Scaffaro R +4 more
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ABSTRACT This review article critically examines the environmental and health hazards of tannery sludge (TS), a complex by‐product of the leather tanning industry. TS is characterized by a diverse array of contaminants, including heavy metals like chromium, organic pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds ...
Yashar Aryanfar +10 more
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Harnessing Microalgae and Cyanobacteria for Sustainable Pesticide Biodegradation: Advances, Challenges, and Ecological Benefits. [PDF]
Akmukhanova NR +6 more
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