Yeast‐Based Biotechnology for Civilian Security [PDF]
Environ Microbiol RepYeasts constitute robust and versatile eukaryotic platforms for biotechnological applications relevant to civilian security. Both native and genetically engineered yeast systems enable sensitive detection of chemical and biological hazards, effective removal of metals and organic pollutants, and detoxification of mycotoxins.
Ruchała J, Vasylyshyn R, Wnuk M.
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Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Bio-Adsorbents for the Biosorption of Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Sibiya-Dlomo NP +3 more
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Obtaining a bioadsorbent from orange peel suitable for batch and continous treatment [PDF]
, 2020 One form of chemical contamination involves the contribution of heavy metals to the ecosystem mainly from industrial spills and mining operations. The most toxic heavy metals are cadmium, copper, chromium, mercury, nickel, lead and zinc.
García Raurich, Josep +2 more
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Valorization of keratin biofibers for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions [PDF]
, 2018 Four common waste keratin biofibers (human hair, dog hair, chicken feathers, and degreased wool) have been used as biosorbents for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Different parameters of the biosorption processes were optimized in
Carrillo Navarrete, Fernando +3 more
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Influence of organic matter and CO2 supply on bioremediation of heavy metals by Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus almeriensis in a multimetallic matrix [PDF]
, 2019 Producción CientíficaThis research evaluated the influence of organic matter (OM) and CO2 addition on the bioremediation potential of two microalgae typically used for wastewater treatment: Chlorella vulgaris (CV) and Scenedesmus almeriensis (SA).
Bolado Rodríguez, Silvia +3 more
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Determination of biosorption mechanism in biomass of agave, using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques for the purification of contaminated water [PDF]
, 2019 [Abstract] Lead (Pb2+) and copper (Cu2+) are polluting metals due to their toxicity; however, the extraction of these metals is essential for economic development, so it is important to look for efficient and low-cost alternatives that can remove heavy ...
Barriada, José Luis +6 more
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A review on performance of waste materials in self compacting concrete (scc) [PDF]
, 2016 Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was first developed in late 80’s in Japan. SCC is well known for its self-consolidation and able to occupy spaces in the formwork without any vibration and become new interesting topic in Construction and Building Materials
Ismail, Isham +2 more
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Stress distribution of secondary bending in single-lap bolted joints with dissimilar joining plates and plate types [PDF]
, 2016 Single-lap joints are an important class of bolted joint in the aerospace and civil engineering sectors. This type of joint is preferred as it can reduce weight and hence help to optimize fuel efficiency.
Ahmad, Hilton
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Pollutants Biodegradation by Fungi [PDF]
, 2009 Revisión sobre los mecanismos de detoxificación de contaminantes por hongosOne of the major problems facing the industrialized world today is the contamination of soils, ground water, sediments, surfacewater and air with hazardous and toxic chemicals ...
Aleu Casatejada, Josefina +2 more
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Lanthanum biosorption by different Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains [PDF]
, 2016 Biosorption can be a promising technology in rare earth metal separation and recovery due to the low costs of waste biomasses (used as biosorbents) and the high selectivity exploiting specific interaction between metals and biological active sites.
Altimari, Pietro +5 more
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