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Food Science & Technology
Sendeku Takele Alemneh, Shimelis Admassu Emire, Bernd Hitzmann
Summary: This study evaluated the suitability of a teff-based substrate for developing probiotic functional beverages, finding that both Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Lactobacillus plantarum A6 (LA6) could grow and produce desired products in the substrate. The combination of the two evaluated lactobacilli strains reduced fermentation time, indicating the potential for producing functional probiotic beverages using teff flour as a substrate without any supplements.
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Food Science & Technology
Shucen Feng, Haitao Wang, Xinping Lin, Huipeng Liang, Sufang Zhang, Yingxi Chen, Chaofan Ji
Summary: The increasing demand for healthy food has sparked interest in developing new food products containing probiotics. This study assessed the potential of probiotics and prebiotics to create novel gummies. The results confirmed the safety of 25 strains of Lactobacillus plantarum derived from fermented foods, showing their tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal fluids. Moreover, mushroom polysaccharides were found to have a proliferative effect on potential probiotics and protected their survival in the gastrointestinal fluids. These findings demonstrate the promising application of probiotics and prebiotics in the form of gummies as a probiotic food.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Renato Kovacs, Lorand Erdelyi, Ferenc Fenyvesi, Noemi Balla, Fruzsina Kovacs, Gyoergy Vamosi, Agnes Klusoczki, Alexandra Gyoengyoesi, Ildiko Bacskay, Miklos Vecsernyes, Judit Varadi
Summary: The antimicrobial effect of chitosan and its derivatives has been confirmed on various bacteria and fungi. The tests conducted on pathogenic microorganisms revealed the inhibitory effect mechanism and concentration dependence of chitosan. By adding commercially available chitosan derivatives to a probiotic strain, it was determined that chitosan has a viabilty decreasing effect at concentrations above the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The study also identified increased cell membrane permeability and irreversible interaction between low molecular weight chitosan and bacterial cells.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Dongting Yang, Wentao Lyu, Ziyi Hu, Jiting Gao, Zhiyao Zheng, Weijun Wang, Jenni Firrman, Daxi Ren
Summary: The study evaluated the probiotic effects of Lactobacillus fermentum ZJUIDS06 and Lactobacillus plantarum ZY08 on hyperlipidemic golden hamsters, demonstrating that Lactobacillus fermentum ZJUIDS06 increased colon SCFA levels, reduced serum LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, and altered the cecum microbiota. Particularly, Lactobacillus fermentum ZJUIDS06 increased the abundance of Parabacteroides, indicating its potential in lowering cholesterol levels.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Mengwei Wang, Yang Li, Jie Yang, Rui Shi, Liu Xiong, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption amounts and antibacterial effects of inorganic nanoparticles on probiotic bacteria. Results showed that food-grade NPs have bactericidal effects on L. plantarum and L. fermentum.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fengxuan Lang, Jianzhu Wen, Zhen Wu, Daodong Pan, Linjun Wang
Summary: Lactic acid bacteria fermentation is a simple and safe method of food preservation. Using probiotics in yoghurt can improve the flavor, texture, and health benefits of dairy products. This study found that the mixed culture condition enhanced the texture properties of yoghurt, and L. plantarum A3 fermented yoghurt accumulated additional components that led to significant sensory differences. These results suggest that L. plantarum A3 is a potential probiotic strain that enhances the sensory and nutritional properties of fermented milk.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neelja Singhal, Nambram Somendro Singh, Shilpa Mohanty, Manish Kumar, Jugsharan Singh Virdi
Summary: The study reported the isolation and evaluation of probiotic capabilities of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains from rhizospheric soil, which showed strong hypocholesterolemic potential and resistance to various environmental stresses, as well as exhibited resistance to acidic environment and multiple antibiotics. Further investigation is recommended for its potential as a potent probiotic with hypocholesterolemic biotherapeutic benefits, and the potential of exploring rhizosphere as a niche for isolating microorganisms with probiotic potential.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
B. Swetha Lavanya, V Sreejit, R. Preetha
Summary: This study analyzed the probiotic properties of isolates from cereal-based Indian fermented food and evaluated their antioxidant activity. The encapsulation of the probiotic L. plantarum J9 using sodium alginate was found to be effective in delivering viable bacterial cells. This research contributes to the development of new probiotic products.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Achirawit Ngamsomchat, Thida Kaewkod, Maytiya Konkit, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Sakunnee Bovonsombut, Thararat Chitov
Summary: This study isolated and characterized probiotic bacteria from dairy and fermented foods, and used a selected strain to produce probiotic chevre cheese. The selected strain showed high tolerance to acid and bile salt, antibacterial activities against foodborne pathogens, and a high adhesion rate. The probiotic chevre cheese had a shelf life of 8 days and a sufficient level of probiotics.
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Microbiology
Liming Jiang, Yiyong Luo, Xuebin Cao, Wen Liu, Gang Song, Zhizhen Zhang
Summary: The study found that the supernatant of Lb. plantarum YM-4-3 had a bacteriostatic effect on certain bacteria, and the strain showed tolerance to strong acid and bile. The tolerance to bile varied with growth stage, and the luxS gene expression changed along with growth. Compared to the wild-type strain, the adhesion ability of Lb. plantarum YM-4-3 Delta luxS was significantly reduced. These results indicate that the AI-2 LuxS quorum sensing system plays a role in mediating the acid, bile tolerance, antimicrobial activity, and adhesion of probiotics.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Reuven Rasooly, Alex C. Howard, Naomi Balaban, Bradley Hernlem, Emmanouil Apostolidis
Summary: Probiotic bacteria help maintain gut microbiome homeostasis, and witch hazel promotes the growth and survival of probiotics while inhibiting the growth and virulence of pathogenic bacteria.
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Microbiology
Yingjun Zhou, Wenbing Gong, Chao Xu, Zuohua Zhu, Yuande Peng, Chunliang Xie
Summary: Lactobacillus plantarum GXL94 isolated from chili samples showed excellent antioxidant properties and exhibited probiotic characteristics in vitro assessment, suggesting its potential as a probiotic candidate with antioxidant properties.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abdul Raheem, Mingyan Wang, Jianwei Zhang, Lin Liang, Ruiying Liang, Yajie Yin, Yali Zhu, Weifang Yang, Liang Wang, Xueze Lv, Yaxiong Jia, Tong Qin, Guangzhi Zhang
Summary: The study evaluated the probiotic potential of Lactobacillus plantarum strain RW1 isolated from healthy dogs, showing that RW1 strain has good survivability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions and inhibitory effects on pathogenic bacteria. Further in vivo studies are needed to assess its health effects as a potential probiotic supplement for dogs.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lingying Meng, Xuemei Zhu, Yanfeng Tuo, Heping Zhang, Yue Li, Chao Xu, Guangqing Mu, Shujuan Jiang
Summary: The study showed that L.plantarum AHQ-14 and L.bulgaricus BD0390 exhibited good probiotic characteristics, such as high survival rates, strong adhesion capacity, low production of biogenic amines, and sensitivity to antibiotics.
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Microbiology
Haoran Li, Minjun Jia, Qingsheng Qi, Qian Wang
Summary: The study successfully constructed an AgrQS system in Lactobacillus plantarum, enabling it to detect exogenous AIP and effectively eliminate Staphylococcus aureus infection. By optimizing the expression strength of the two-component system and introducing a signal peptide, the engineered L. plantarum achieved inhibition of S. aureus and controlled release of lysostaphin aureus protein.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniela P. Rodrigues, Olga M. C. C. Ameixa, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Ricardo Calado
Summary: The replacement of fish meal and fish oil by insect-based ingredients in marine aquafeed formulation is an important step towards sustainability. This study provides an overview of the lipid modulation of black soldier fly larvae through their diet to produce a more suitable ingredient for marine aquafeeds.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Carmen Moya-Lopez, Alberto Juan, Murillo Donizeti, Jesus Valcarcel, Jose A. Vazquez, Eduardo Solano, David Chapron, Patrice Bourson, Ivan Bravo, Carlos Alonso-Moreno, Pilar Clemente-Casares, Carlos Gracia-Fernandez, Alessandro Longo, Georges Salloum-Abou-Jaoude, Alberto Ocana, Manuel M. Pineiro, Carolina Hermida-Merino, Daniel Hermida-Merino
Summary: A series of bionanocomposites composed of shark gelatin hydrogels and PLA nanoparticles with different nanostructures were designed for personalized treatment approaches. The systems were customized for drug release, ease of storage and local administration, biocompatibility, and cell growth capability at the biomolecular level. The study successfully formulated nanoparticles with different antitumoral compounds and characterized the bionanocomposites using various techniques. The drug release profiles were analyzed and correlated to the nanostructure of the drug delivery system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose Antonio Vazquez, Adrian Pedreira, Salvador Duran, David Cabanelas, Paula Souto-Monter, Paula Martinez, Mercedes Mulet, Ricardo I. Perez-Martin, Jesus Valcarcel
Summary: The canning industry is important in the marine food sector, but waste management is an issue. Research shows that hydrolysates from yellowfin tuna heads can be used to produce fish oil and fish protein hydrolysates. The hydrolysates contain valuable nutrients and can be used as substitutes for commercial protein in bacterial culture media. In low-cost media, the biomass production is generally similar or higher than commercial broths.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
P. R. M. Santos, A. Johny, C. Q. Silva, M. A. Azenha, J. A. Vazquez, J. Valcarcel, C. M. Pereira, A. F. Silva
Summary: Optosensing chitosan-based membranes containing sulphated polysaccharides, extracted from marine-related by-products and wastes, show improved signals for heavy metal detection, specifically aluminum. The presence of CTAB surfactant in the analysis solution results in lower detection limits and higher selectivity.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ana M. Carvalho, Jesus Valcarcel, Diana Soares da Costa, Marisa Gomes, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Rui L. Reis, Ramon Novoa-Carballal, Iva Pashkuleva
Summary: In this study, we synthesized hyaluronan brush-like copolymers and investigated their application as antagonists of tumorigenic CD44-HA interactions. The copolymers showed higher affinity to CD44 and slower enzymatic degradation, making them a promising active targeting therapy for tumorigenic CD44-HA interactions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Carmen Gomez-Guillen, Selene Perez-Garcia, Ailen Aleman, Jose Antonio Vazquez, M. Pilar Montero
Summary: In this study, fish oil microencapsulation was achieved using salt-soluble fish muscle protein, kappa-carrageenan, and a fish protein hydrolysate as wall materials. The drying method significantly affected the water solubility, drying yield, and rheological properties of the resulting powders. The interaction between fish muscle protein and/or fish hydrolysate with kappa-carrageenan led to the formation of protein-polysaccharide interactions, which were disrupted by the presence of fish oil. The spray-drying method produced smaller particles compared to heat-drying. Both methods resulted in high entrapment of fish oil, with the heat-dried sample showing lower water resistance, higher viscosity, and lower lipid oxidation.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ana L. Alves, Ana C. Carvalho, Ines Machado, Gabriela S. Diogo, Emanuel M. Fernandes, Vania I. B. Castro, Ricardo A. Pires, Jose A. Vazquez, Ricardo I. Perez-Martin, Miguel Alaminos, Rui L. Reis, Tiago H. Silva
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels produced from marine-derived gelatin for corneal stromal applications. The hydrogels exhibited excellent optical and swelling properties, easy handling, structural stability, and adequate degradation rates. The addition of ascorbic acid enhanced the biological performance of the cells and induced collagen production.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jose Antonio Vazquez, Jesus Valcarcel, Maria Sapatinha, Narcisa M. Bandarra, Rogerio Mendes, Carla Pires
Summary: Currently, valorization of fish discards by-products is becoming fundamental for the sustainable management of fisheries and seafood transforming industries. In this study, the production and chemical properties of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) and oils from gurnard by-products were investigated. The results showed that FPH and oil from gurnard residues had excellent properties in terms of productivity, composition, and nutrition, indicating their valuable interest as potential food and nutraceutical ingredients.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana T. S. C. Brandao, Renata Costa, Sabrina State, Pavel Potorac, Catarina Dias, Jose A. Vazquez, Jesus Valcarcel, A. Fernando Silva, Marius Enachescu, Carlos M. Pereira
Summary: Carbon materials derived from squid and prawn shells were used as electrodes for energy storage devices. The obtained porous carbons were characterized to determine their morphology, composition, and structure. Electrochemical characterization revealed the specific capacitance and performance of the chitin-based carbon materials. Preliminary studies were performed to understand the effect of different electrolytes on the capacitance and retention of the half-cell setup. This research provided insights into the potential application of chitin-based carbon materials in energy storage devices.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lucia Roman-Alamo, Mohamad Allaw, Yunuen Avalos-Padilla, Maria Letizia Manca, Maria Manconi, Federica Fulgheri, Jorge Fernandez-Lajo, Luis Rivas, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Jose Esteban Peris, Xavier Roca-Gerones, Srisupaph Poonlaphdecha, Maria Magdalena Alcover, Roser Fisa, Cristina Riera, Xavier Fernandez-Busquets
Summary: Phospholipid vesicles can enhance the effectiveness of pentamidine for the treatment of leishmaniasis and reduce its adverse effects. By delivering pentamidine-loaded liposomes through inhalation, the drug can be more effectively targeted to macrophages in the lung, improving its deposition in the lungs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana T. S. C. Brandao, Sabrina State, Renata Costa, Pavel Potorac, Jose A. Vazquez, Jesus Valcarcel, A. Fernando Silva, Liana Anicai, Marius Enachescu, Carlos M. Pereira
Summary: Waste, especially biowaste, can serve as a valuable source for novel carbon materials. Renewable carbon materials, like biomass-derived carbons, have gained significant attention as potential electrode materials for various electrochemical devices due to their sustainability, low cost, high purity, high surface area, and tailored properties. This study proposes a method to prepare high surface area biocarbon from glycogen extracted from mussel cooking wastewater. The biocarbon materials were characterized using various techniques and demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance when used as electrode materials in energy storage devices.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Blanco, Ana C. Sanchez, Begona Correa, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Andrea Vazquez, Ricardo I. Perez-Martin, Carmen G. Sotelo
Summary: Hydrolyzed collagen, glycogen, and hyaluronic acid obtained from underutilized marine bioresources have been successfully used in cosmetic formulations. This study demonstrates the potential use of specific combinations of hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid as stimulators of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures. The ingredients and cosmetic preparation were found to be non-irritant for the skin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose Antonio Vazquez, Araceli Menduina, Ana I. Duran, Margarita Nogueira, Javier Fraguas, Adrian Pedreira, Jesus Valcarcel
Summary: Marine gelatin is a fascinating biocompound that can be recovered from fish skin by-products. The initial processes for gelatin isolation involve alkaline and acid washing of the skins. Efficient management and purification of these high-protein streams are necessary to prevent environmental pollution and make gelatin recovery viable.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana T. S. C. Brandao, Sabrina State, Renata Costa, Laura-Bianca Enache, Pavel Potorac, Jose A. Vazquez, Jesus Valcarcel, A. Fernando Silva, Marius Enachescu, Carlos M. M. Pereira
Summary: The scientific community is increasingly interested in developing sustainable carbon materials from biomass waste to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. In this study, blue shark chondroitin sulfate and gelatine were used as precursors to produce porous carbon materials for energy storage devices. The carbon materials derived from blue shark showed a higher specific surface area and capacitance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jose Antonio Vazquez, Adrian Pedreira, Ivan Salmeron, Dyah H. Wardhani, Jesus Valcarcel
Summary: This study investigated the potential use of chemical effluents from fish gelatin and collagen hydrolysates as nutrients for bacterial bioprocessing. The growth of marine probiotic bacterium, Phaeobacter sp. DIFR 27-4, was supported by these substrates. Low-cost marine culture media were formulated using these protein materials, resulting in similar or higher biomass production compared to control media. The use of alternative media could achieve a significant reduction in production costs compared to commercial marine broth.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yiran Qu, Innocent Bekard, Ben Hunt, Jamie Black, Louis Fabri, Sally L. Gras, Sandra. E. Kentish
Summary: This study compares the performance of a nanofiber device and a resin column for antibody capture. The nanofiber device has a larger housing volume and lower binding capacity, but comparable eluate purity to the resin column. It shows high stability, can be used for multiple cycles, and maintains consistent eluate quality when scaled up. The use of a single nanofiber device can significantly reduce costs compared to a resin column, especially when the number of batches is limited.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Brandon Moore, Christos Georgakis, Chris Antoniou, Sarwat Khattak
Summary: Fed-batch cell culture processes are commonly used in biomanufacturing due to their simplicity and applicability in cGMP environments. However, the challenge lies in the changing physiochemical conditions within the bioreactor as the cell density changes. Traditional response surface models (RSMs) are commonly used for optimization but are limited by their use of time-invariant factors. Dynamic RSM (DRSM) models can predict the time-dependent impact of process inputs, allowing for optimization of process operations that change over time.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lin Li, Yunfan Bai, Chuhua Qi, Yile Du, Xiaoxiao Ma, Yutong Li, Pingping Wu, Shuangli Chen, Sijing Zhang
Summary: A succinic anhydride-modified apple pomace (SAMAP) was synthesized to address environmental issues caused by the accumulation of apple pomace and effectively treat heavy metal ions. SAMAP exhibited high adsorption capacity for Cu(II) and Pb(II), suggesting its potential application in wastewater treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Peter Satzer
Summary: Water for injection (WFI) production in the biopharmaceutical industry consumes excessive amounts of water and energy. Recycling buffers can potentially save up to 90% of resources, but achieving the full theoretical potential is impossible when a risk-aware design is used. Universal risk-based assessment is important for regulatory authorities to consider the implementation of such a strategy.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gaoya Sun, Lingkai Jin, Guangxue Wang, Xiaoge Wang, Jin Huang
Summary: In this study, heterologous expression and homologous overexpression of ABC transporter proteins AatA and MdlB were found to improve butyric acid production in C. tyrobutyricum. The overexpression of these proteins upregulated the expression levels of key enzymes in the acetate synthesis pathway and promoted the synthesis and secretion of acetic acid. Additionally, the increase in ATPase activity facilitated sugar utilization, induced extracellular secretion of acetate, and shortened fermentation periods.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Taiki Okamura, Rina Aritomi, Takuya Matsumoto, Ryosuke Yamada, Hidehiko Hirakawa, Hiroyasu Ogino
Summary: In this study, proline was introduced to improve the stability of putidaredoxin reductase (PdR) in the Pseudomonas putida cytochrome P450 system. It was found that PdR_T221P had a longer half-life at high temperatures compared to wild-type PdR, but a shorter half-life in the presence of methanol. Molecular dynamics simulations supported these findings.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuying Hu, Xiaofan Wang, Shihao Zhang, Zimu Liu, Tengfang Hu, Xin Wang, Xiaoming Peng, Hongling Dai, Jing Wu, Fengping Hu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of iron-carbon micro-electrolysis (ICME) materials on high-solid anaerobic digestion (HSAD). The results show that ICME materials promote methane production in HSAD by increasing the attachment area of microorganisms and facilitating symbiotic metabolism of certain bacterial species. This study provides new insights into microbial mechanisms and enhances our understanding of ICME material enhancement in HSAD.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jibao Liu, Yufeng Xu, Yuansong Wei
Summary: This study investigated the role of sludge rheology in anaerobic digestion (AD) and found that rheological properties increased with the increase of solid content, resulting in a negative effect on methane production. An extended ADM1 model revealed that enhanced sludge rheological properties increased mass diffusion resistance and reduced uptake rate of acetate.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoyan Liu, Zongze Chen, Dewen Kong, Xinying Zhang, Chuanhua Wang, Yongqi Wang
Summary: This study explored the role of intracellular and extracellular enzymes of Acinetobacter baumannii and Talaromyces sp. in the degradation of crude oil. The extracellular enzymes of Talaromyces sp. were more effective in degrading n-alkanes, while those of Acinetobacter baumannii had a better effect on aromatic hydrocarbons. The degradation enzyme systems of both bacteria and fungi complemented each other, improving the overall degradation ability.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jing Dong, Lingli Xu, Yuxiang Liu, Li Ren, Ke Yuan
Summary: The utilization of biochar-immobilized microorganisms is an effective method for eliminating phenol from water. The high susceptibility of bacteria to environmental factors is a challenge for practical implementation. In this study, biochar was used to reduce microbial susceptibility and enhance phenol removal. The addition of biochar altered the dominant species of phenol-degrading bacteria and response surface analysis indicated the significant influence of biochar pyrolysis temperature and experimental temperature on phenol removal rate.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zibin Pan, Mengying Liu, Zuliang Chen
Summary: This study successfully removed metalloids and heavy metals from acid mine drainage (AMD) using bio-synthesized Fe/Cu nanoparticles (Fe/Cu NPs). The Fe/Cu NPs showed high removal capacities and the presence of organic substances contributed to their stability.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Guangbing Liu, Han Zhang, Jincan Huang, Lu Zhang, Teng Zhang, Xuemin Yu, Weijing Liu, Chunkai Huang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Fenton pre-treatment on the treatment efficiency of printing and dyeing wastewater (PDW) using two anaerobic/aerobic-membrane bioreactors (A/O-MBRs). The results showed that Fenton pre-treatment significantly improved the removal efficiency of COD and AOX in PDW, and reduced membrane fouling. The Shannon indices and metagenomics analysis indicated that the microbial diversity in anaerobic flocs was higher than that in aerobic flocs, and EC3.1.1.45 and pcaI were identified as key functional genes.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lidia Borgosz, Duygu Dikicioglu
Summary: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a system that connects devices and provides real-time insight into industrial processes. However, the complexity and regulatory requirements of the biomanufacturing sector make it challenging to implement IIoT. There is a need for universal solutions to overcome this challenge and advance the field of biomanufacturing.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yajie Li, Weikang Kong, Yuyao Zhang, Huarui Zhou, Hongbo Liu, Salma Tabassum
Summary: In this study, the iron-carbon multi-micro electric field coupling anaerobic co-digestion technique was used to treat coal gasification wastewater (CGW). The experimental results showed that under optimal operating conditions, this technique can significantly reduce the toxicity of the wastewater and achieve high removal efficiencies. Additionally, the analysis of microbial communities revealed that the coupling system promotes direct interspecies electron transfer.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Aparecido Nivaldo Modenes, Debora Gozzi Fernandes, Daniela Estelita Goes Trigueros, Matheus Guilherme Amador, Fernando Rodolfo Espinoza-Quinones, Taysa de Souza Braniz, Adilson Ricken Schuelter, Glacy Jaqueline da Silva, Lucimar Pereira Bonett
Summary: This study aimed to systematically remove organic pollutants from raw dairy wastewater with high concentrations of COD, TOC, and TN using Poterioochromonas malhamensis algae strains. The results showed that the biomass yield rate using FP-PBRs was 10% higher than tubular PBRs, and the organic pollution in wastewater was significantly reduced with a decrease of about 98% in COD, 95% in TN, and 92% in TOC.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
