Article
Energy & Fuels
Niharika Kashyap, Vijayanand S. Moholkar
Summary: The study demonstrated that sonication can enhance the degradation of pyrene by Candida tropicalis, with optimized parameters of pH=6, temperature=33 degrees C, agitation speed=164 rpm, % inoculum=8.07% v/v, and an achieved degradation rate of around 53%. Additionally, the yeast strain was found to tolerate salt concentrations up to 20% NaCl.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Gong, Peng Ding, Ming-Jie Xu, Chun-Mei Zhang, Ke Xing, Sheng Qin
Summary: This study isolated a novel halotolerant phenol-degrading yeast strain, SDP-1, from a coastal soil in Jiangsu, China, and identified it as Candida tropicalis based on morphology and genetic sequence analysis. SDP-1 efficiently removes phenol under a wide range of conditions, utilizes various phenol derivatives as carbon sources, and shows high tolerance to salts. Immobilized SDP-1 exhibits enhanced phenol degradation efficiency compared to free cells, making it a potential candidate for phenol-contaminated wastewater and soil treatment in hypersaline environments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anup Kumar Singh, Farha Deeba, Mohit Kumar, Sonam Kumari, Shahid Ali Wani, Tanushree Paul, Naseem A. Gaur
Summary: This study utilized random mutagenesis and genetic engineering approaches to develop C. tropicalis K21D strain for efficient production of xylitol and ethanol, showcasing the potential of lignocellulosic biomass utilization with minimal waste generation.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yeuklan Poon, Mamie Hui
Summary: Probiotic Lactobacillus strains have the potential to inhibit biofilm formation and filamentation of Candida albicans, a major fungal pathogen in humans. However, the effect on two non-albicans Candida species, namely C. tropicalis and C. parapsilosis, is not well understood.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qicheng Qiao, Seema Singh, Shang-Lien Lo, Jierong Jin, Yong Chang Yu, Lizhang Wang
Summary: The present study aimed to enhance the degradation and mineralization of 4-chlorophenol during electrochemical oxidation, investigating the effects of operating parameters and the formation of chlorine-related species. The degradation of 4-CP mainly depends on the radicals and active chlorine formation, as observed in the study. The research provides insights into the technical feasibility of the process and the mechanisms involved in the degradation and mineralization of 4-CP.
Article
Microbiology
Mohammed A. El-Kholy, Ghada F. Helaly, Ebtisam F. El Ghazzawi, Gamal El-Sawaf, Sherine M. Shawky
Summary: This study examined the antifungal susceptibility profile and virulence factors of Candida tropicalis isolates from ICU patients in Alexandria, Egypt. The results showed an increasing trend in fluconazole and voriconazole resistance, with strong biofilm formation observed in blood culture isolates. Early and accurate identification of Candida species along with susceptibility testing is crucial due to the emergence of C. tropicalis as a serious source of infections.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yaqi Zhang, Yuzhe He, Jingfei Huang, Jiejing Chen, Xiaoshan Jia, Xingxing Peng
Summary: Candida tropicalis PNY, a novel dimorphic strain isolated from activated sludge, showed simultaneous carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus removal capability under anaerobic and aerobic conditions. The dimorphism of C. tropicalis PNY had an impact on nitrogen and phosphorus removal, but not on COD removal under aerobic conditions. High hypha formation rate (40 +/- 5%) resulted in higher removal efficiencies of NH4+-N (50 mg/L) and PO43--P (10 mg/L) with 82.19% and 97.53% removal rates, respectively. The presence of high hypha cells dosage promoted settleability without filamentous overgrowth.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jyosthna K. Goli, Bee Hameeda
Summary: The study successfully utilized Typha latifolia as substrate for xylitol and bioethanol production through chemical pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Boris Gilis, Evelyne Waeghe, Nils Cop, Kristien De Sitter, Inge van Bogaert, Iris Cornet
Summary: The production of chemicals through the circular economy is increasingly important, and one potential waste stream for biochemical methods is grease trap waste (GTW). This study investigates the toxicity of GTW on the growth of Candida tropicalis ATCC 20962, a yeast used to convert lipids into valuable long-chain dicarboxylic acids (LCDAs). The results show significant inhibition of yeast growth at concentrations of GTW greater than or equal to 40 g/L, partly attributed to the presence of anionic detergents. Further research is needed to identify other potentially toxic components and determine the necessity of pre-treatment for industrial applications.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Leonardo Hernandez Castellanos, Rodrigo Cuervo Gonzalez, Jose Luis Montanez Soto, Nancy Deyanira Hernandez Castellanos, Miguel Alberto Perez Vargas, Alejandro Cruz Hernandez, Leandro Chaires Martinez
Summary: This study focused on the degradation of pesticides by Candida tropicalis and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in soil microcosms, as well as determining optimal growth parameters for both microorganisms at the bioreactor level. C. tropicalis showed high degradation rates for malathion, while S. maltophilia had lower biomass values under the best culture conditions.
REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE CONTAMINACION AMBIENTAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ting Cai, Pei Shi, Shan Zhang, Wenliang Xiang, Junyu Liu, Zixi Lin, Jie Tang
Summary: Perilla frutescens essential oil (PEO) shows significant antifungal activity against pellicle formation microorganisms in Sichuan pickles and enhances the production of volatile compounds during fermentation, improving sensory acceptability.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katarzyna Swiderek, Susana Velasco-Lozano, Miquel A. Galmes, Ion Olazabal, Haritz Sardon, Fernando Lopez-Gallego, Vicent Moliner
Summary: Biocatalysis plays a crucial role in plastic recycling. However, the understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing the catalytic performance of plastic-degrading enzymes is limited, hindering the development of more efficient enzyme-based technologies. This study investigates the hydrolysis of PET-derived diesters and PET trimers using CALB and provides insights into CALB's regioselectivity. The findings enable selective hydrolysis of BHET and offer potential applications in the valorization of PET by-products.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chatchadaporn Mahakuntha, Alissara Reungsang, Rojarej Nunta, Noppol Leksawasdi
Summary: In this study, the kinetic profiles of Candida tropicalis TISTR 5306 cultivation in different mediums were evaluated, with AsgLG medium showing the highest ethanol and dried biomass concentrations. Fed-batch cultivation in AsgLG medium resulted in increasing ethanol and dried biomass concentration levels over time.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ju Ye Kim, Gukbo Kim, Hyeonsik Won, Issam Gereige, Woo-Bin Jung, Hee-Tae Jung
Summary: The research successfully constructed a combined Cu+ and high-facets structure as an electrocatalyst, demonstrating a high ethanol selectivity method. This highlights the role of Cu+ in enhancing CO binding strength and high-facets favoring C-C coupling and the ethanol pathway.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yuran Zhou, Bin Wen, Bei Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effect of a Pd/C catalytic extraction process on the hydrothermal depolymerization product properties of ethanol organosolv lignin (EOL) in supercritical ethanol. Phenolic products were separated and analyzed by GPC and TG analyses. GC-MS analyses of obtained liquid oil products from depolymerized EOL confirmed the presence of value-added phenolics.