Biosorption and Biodegradation of the Environmental Hormone Nonylphenol By Four Marine Microalgae
Scientific Reports, 2019 Microalgae are the most abundant microorganisms in aquatic environments, and many possess the ability to remove organic contaminants. The presence of endocrine disruption compounds (EDCs) in many coastal marine systems and their associated risks have ...
Luyun Wang +4 more
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Biodegradation of plastic polymers by fungi: a brief review
Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2022 Plastic polymers are non-degradable solid wastes that have become a great threat to the whole world and degradation of these plastics would take a few decades.
Munuru Srikanth +3 more
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Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems. [PDF]
Front MicrobiolThe increasing use of plastics globally has generated serious environmental and human health problems, particularly in the agricultural sector where low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and other plastics are widely used.
Mendoza JE +9 more
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Intracellular proteome expression during 4-n-nonylphenol biodegradation by the filamentous fungus Metarhizium robertsii [PDF]
, 2014 4-n-nonylphenol (4-n-NP) is an endocrine disrupting compound (EDC); pollutants that cause serious disturbances in the environment. This study shows the degradation pathway and initial proteome analysis in cultures of a fungus that actively degrades 4-n-
Dzitko , Katarzyna +5 more
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The Future of Sustainability in Germany: Areas for Improvement and Innovation [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 This paper reviews the literature on biodegradable waste management in Germany, a multifaceted endeavor that reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. It examines the processes and benefits of separate collection, recycling, and eco-friendly utilization of biodegradable materials, which produce valuable byproducts such
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Genes, 2019 Steroids are perhydro-1,2-cyclopentanophenanthrene derivatives that are almost exclusively synthesised by eukaryotic organisms. Since the start of the Anthropocene, the presence of these molecules, as well as related synthetic compounds (ethinylestradiol,
E. R. Olivera, J. Luengo
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Biodegradation of Organic Liquid Waste by Using Consortium Bacteria as Material Preparation of Environmental Pollution Course Textbook [PDF]
JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 2017 Organic waste is one waste type which oftenly pollutes the waters. Biodegradation can be used as an environmental remedy solution that is contaminated by organic matter.
Dora Dayu Rahma Turista
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Potential Use of Deep-Sea Sediment Bacteria for Oil Spill Biodegradation: A Laboratory Simulation
Microorganisms, 2022 Deep-sea sedimentary hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria are still not widely used in the bioremediation field, especially for crude oil spill biodegradation. This study utilized a mixed culture of Raoultella sp., Enterobacter sp., and Pseudomonas sp.
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A Brief Review and Perspective on the Functional Biodegradable Films for Food Packaging [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 High-performance, environmentally-friendly biodegradable packaging as substitutes for conventional plastics becomes severe demand to nowadays economy and society. As an aliphatic aromatic copolyester PBAT is recognized as the preferred alternative to traditional plastics.
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Are microbial biosurfactants actually only surfactants? [PDF]
, 2023 The term biosurfactants refers to a complex mixture of metabolites with surface-active properties produced by specific microorganisms. However, nowadays trends moves towards isolation, screening and purifying single biocompatible, biodegradable biosurfactants with high commercialization potential.
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