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Microbiology
Ning Ma, Zhongli Sha, Chaomin Sun
Summary: The addition of cysteine enhances the Cd tolerance and removal efficiency of deep-sea bacterium Idiomarina sp. OT37-5b, leading to the formation of CdS nanoparticles which promote nitrogen reduction and energy production. The presence of CdS nanoparticles significantly boosts the growth and energy utilization of the bacterium under light exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
K. Vasanth Kumar, Kiran A. Ramisetty, K. Renuka Devi, Gamidi Rama Krishna, Claire Heffernan, Andrew A. Stewart, Jian Guo, Srinivas Gadipelli, Dan J. L. Brett, Evangelos P. Favvas, Ake C. Rasmuson
Summary: Crystallization experiments on highly supercooled solutions produced highly pure and crystalline mesocrystals of curcumin, exhibiting a crystallographic hierarchy. The formation of spherulites is attributed to the high degree of supercooling and particle-mediated crystallization is proposed as an efficient method for organic compound purification.
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Engineering, Environmental
Lei Hu, Huiyao Wang, Pei Xu, Yanyan Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using MICP for removing Ca2+ and toxic contaminants from hypersaline produced water (PW), achieving high removal efficiencies in batch and continuous studies. Metagenomic sequencing analysis reveals the construction of a stable ureolytic bacterial consortium in the continuous biofiltration system. The combination of MICP and ammonium recovery significantly reduces the acute toxicity of PW towards Vibrio fischeri.
Article
Pediatrics
Camille Rauturier, Christelle Machon, Delphine Demede, Laurence Dubourg, Justine Bacchetta, Aurelia Bertholet-Thomas
Summary: This study confirms that calcium oxalate stones are the most common in pediatric patients, reflecting the dietary habits of predisposed individuals. Infectious stones are less frequent and are mainly associated with anatomical or metabolic factors, particularly in older patients. Stone composition and accurate metabolic analysis are guiding genetic screening in suggestive situations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raja Murugan, G. K. Suraishkumar, Abhijit Mukherjee, Navdeep K. Dhami
Summary: This study investigates the impact of initial bacterial cell concentrations on ureolysis and carbonate precipitation kinetics in MICP process, as well as its influence on the properties of calcium carbonate crystals. Results show that exponential logistic equation fits the kinetics well within a certain range of cell concentrations, and subsequent cell recharge is crucial for maintaining precipitation rate. The morphology and mineralogy of carbonate crystals are significantly affected by cell numbers and extracellular urease concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Li, Yan Wang, Jiajie Tang, Keke Li
Summary: Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) driven by Sporosarcina pasteurii is a highly efficient method for heavy metal removal. Increasing urea concentration is beneficial for Cd2+ removal, while it has little effect on Cu2+ and Pb2+ removal. Co-precipitation with Ca2+ significantly enhances the removal efficiency of heavy metals, forming different microstructures.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Hayley C. McCausland, Kelly M. Wetmore, Adam P. Arkin, Arash Komeili
Summary: This study used an unbiased approach to investigate the key genes in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) under different growth conditions. The results revealed the impact of growth conditions on the required genes for biomineralization and provided more understanding of the roles of MamT and other magnetosome gene island (MAI) genes in magnetosome formation.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Brendan Wallace, John A. Chmiel, Kait F. Al, Jennifer Bjazevic, Jeremy P. Burton, Harvey A. Goldberg, Hassan Razvi
Summary: The pathogenesis of infectious kidney stones is not well understood. Bacteria and urinary modulators play a complex role in stone formation. This study investigated the impact of bacterial cell-free extracts on crystal production and identified various urinary modulators that influence the process.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Leilah Krounbi, Konrad Hedderick, Zohar Eyal, Lior Aram, Eyal Shimoni, Lara A. Estroff, Assaf Gal
Summary: Many organisms can control the precipitation of minerals using soluble ions at ambient conditions, with a multistep route being a common strategy. Marine microalgae produce coccoliths as a model system for controlled biomineralization, forming calcium carbonate crystalline arrays at low calcium concentrations.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming-Juan Cui, Aloysius Teng, Jian Chu, Bin Cao
Summary: This study presented a quantitative, high-throughput urease activity assay based on a 96-well plate, which can be used for comparing and rapidly screening urease-producing bacteria. The assay revealed bacterial strains with high urease activity and showed the inhibitory effect of calcium on urease activity. The method has potential wide applications in environmental, civil, and medical research.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ivan Sanchez-Castro, Pablo Martinez-Rodriguez, Maria M. Abad, Michael Descostes, Mohamed Larbi Merroun
Summary: The study optimized the immobilization of Br8 bacterial biomass in an inorganic matrix to provide protection to the cells and make the process more convenient for real-scale utilization. The use of biocompatible alginate beads for Br8 cells immobilization showed promising results in U bioremediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yanyang Zhao, Zuozhen Han, Huaxiao Yan, Hui Zhao, Maurice E. Tucker, Xiao Gao, Na Guo, Ruirui Meng, Daniel Cosmos Owusu
Summary: The use of a facultative anaerobic bacterium in experiments revealed the process of biomineralization, with key factors including the production of carbonate anhydrase and ammonia, leading to increased alkalinity and saturation of the milieu, resulting in specific mineral crystallization. It was found that extracellular polymeric substances enriched with calcium and magnesium ions may affect the mineral lattice, potentially due to the differential adsorption of amino acids on crystal planes.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Daniel Mulu Mengistu, Asefa Niguse Mamo, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda
Summary: This study focuses on the development of self-healing concrete using bacteria with calcite precipitation capacity to repair cracks and improve mechanical strength and quality of the concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Iuliana Raut, Mariana Constantin, Ionela Petre, Monica Raduly, Nicoleta Radu, Ana-Maria Gurban, Mihaela Doni, Elvira Alexandrescu, Cristi-Andi Nicolae, Luiza Jecu
Summary: Biomineralization, the use of microorganisms to produce calcium carbonate, is a green solution for improving the strength and durability of construction materials. Bacillus subtilis has been found to be the most effective bacterium in enhancing compressive strength and reducing water absorption in mortar.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huixin Xiong, Suning Peng, Bailin Zhang
Summary: In this study, the bioformation of akaganeite in FeCl2 solutions mediated by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans cells was investigated. The obtained products were characterized, revealing the formation of nanospindle-shaped akaganeite powders. It was observed that the ferric precipitates grew along the exterior structures of cells, resulting in the formation of cellular-shaped assemblages.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jolanta Prywer, Ewa Mielniczek-Brzoska
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2019)
Article
Crystallography
Jolanta Prywer, Agnieszka Torzewska
JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH
(2019)
Article
Crystallography
Jolanta Prywer, Leslaw Sieron, Agnieszka Czylkowska
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jolanta Prywer, Agnieszka Torzewska
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jolanta Prywer, Ewa Mielniczek-Brzoska
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2020)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jolanta Prywer, Agnieszka Torzewska
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jolanta Prywer, Davide Delmonte, Massimo Solzi, Francesco Cugini, Krystian Roleder, Andrzej Soszynski, Agnieszka Cizman, Jan K. Zareba
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2020)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Agnieszka Torzewska, Paulina Wiewiura, Dominika Brodecka, Dominika Szczerbiec, Antoni Rozalski
Summary: Proteus mirabilis is a common microorganism causing infectious urolithiasis, while lactobacilli strains have antibacterial properties that can influence urinary crystallization.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dominik Sidorczuk, Marcin Kozanecki, Bartolomeo Civalleri, Katarzyna Pernal, Jolanta Prywer
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jolanta Prywer, Rafal Kruszynski, Marcin Swiatkowski, Andrzej Soszynski, Dariusz Kajewski, Krystian Roleder
Summary: This paper presents the first experimental evidence of the piezoelectric nature of struvite and measurements of its piezoelectric coefficients. It shows that struvite exhibits stable piezoelectric properties at room temperature and undergoes thermal decomposition to transform into dittmarite at higher temperatures. The transformation temperature is dependent on the heating rate, and both struvite and dittmarite demonstrate piezoelectric properties.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dominika Szczerbiec, Justyna Piechocka, Rafal Glowacki, Agnieszka Torzewska
Summary: This study investigates the antibacterial effect of organic acids secreted by Lactobacillus strains on urinary tract infections caused by P. mirabilis. The results show that these acids have a high inhibitory effect on the growth and biofilm formation of P. mirabilis and could be used as novel agents for the treatment of urinary tract infections.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mikolaj Skubisz, Agnieszka Torzewska, Ewa Mielniczek-Brzoska, Jolanta Prywer
Summary: The presence of phosphoric acid in carbonated drinks has an effect on the formation and growth of urinary stones. It causes the nucleation of struvite crystals at a lower pH, resulting in a greater amount of struvite formed. The concentration of phosphoric acid also affects the size of the struvite crystals, with higher concentrations leading to larger crystals that are more difficult to remove from the urinary tract.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jolanta Prywer, Agnieszka Torzewska, Michal Cichomski, Pawel Piotr Michalowski
Summary: This paper investigates the physicochemical properties of two main faces (001 and 00(1)bar) of struvite crystal. The study reveals that these faces have different atomic structures and hydrophilic properties, with the 00(1)bar face being more hydrophilic. The adhesion of both water and artificial urine, as well as Proteus mirabilis bacteria, is higher on the 00(1)bar face compared to the 001 face. This increased bacterial adhesion on the examined faces of struvite crystal, especially the 00(1)bar face, may contribute to the formation of biofilm and the recurrence of urinary stones.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
