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Agronomy
Monika Jakubus, Weronika Michalak-Oparowska
Summary: This study compares the differences in chemical composition and organic matter content between vermicomposts and composts, and finds that they both contain abundant nutrients and organic matter, which can be used as valuable organic fertilizers in private gardens.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rohit Sharma, Teenu Jasrotia, Rajeev Kumar, Raman Kumar, Asma A. Alothman, Murefah mana AL-Anazy, Khadraa N. Alqahtani, Ahmad Umar
Summary: This study demonstrates the interactions of diverse fungal species for the removal of hazardous multi-metals from aqueous solutions through the manipulation of cell concentrations. By constructing microbial consortia, removal rates of over 95% for lead and nickel were achieved. The research also validates the relationship between biosorption capacity and efficiency of the novel consortium under different conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sami Ullah, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Muhammad Mubashir, Ahmad Mukhtar, Sidra Saqib, Mohamad Azmi Bustam, Chin Kui Cheng, Muhammad Ibrahim, Pau Loke Show
Summary: This study reports the application of hydrated lime for the effective adsorption of heavy metal mercury from aqueous solutions. The results show that hydrated lime has high thermal stability and good adsorption capacity.
Article
Cell Biology
Asemgul K. Sadvakasova, Bekzhan D. Kossalbayev, Aziza I. Token, Meruert O. Bauenova, Jingjing Wang, Bolatkhan K. Zayadan, Huma Balouch, Saleh Alwasel, Yoong Kit Leong, Jo-Shu Chang, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev
Summary: Cyanobacteria have the potential to play important roles in the biosphere and can be used to produce organic fertilizers. This study isolated and examined nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterial strains in rice fields and evaluated the effects of Mo and Fe on their photosynthetic and nitrogenase activities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Martin Urik, Bence Farkas, Marcel B. Miglierini, Marek Bujdos, Zuzana Mitroova, Hyunjung Kim, Peter Matus
Summary: The study investigates the microbial activity of natural ferric ochres at abandoned mining sites and its impact on the risk of contamination spread, highlighting the role of various aspergilli strains in affecting mobility and bioavailability of coprecipitated contaminants. Results show the remarkable bioextraction and environmental capability of Aspergillus niger strain in decreasing pH and extracting potentially toxic elements from natural ochres.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Yao, Jiaqi Zhao, Lingzhan Miao, Jun Hou
Summary: This study explores the effects of physical and chemical factors and heavy metals on microbial diversity, community structure, and functions of bacterial and fungal communities in a black-odorous river in Wuhu, China. The results show that urbanization has led to eutrophication in river ecosystems, with heavy metals frequently observed. The influence of physical and chemical factors and heavy metals on microbial variation varies between bacterial and fungal communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio J. Munoz, Francisco Espinola, Encarnacion Ruiz, Maria Cuartero, Eulogio Castro
Summary: The efficiency of the fungus Penicillium sp. 8L2 to remove Ag(I) ions and synthesize AgNPs was evaluated. The results showed that the fungus utilized several mechanisms to remove Ag(I) ions from the solution and induced the synthesis of AgNPs. The synthesis of nanoparticles could be an added value to the heavy metal biosorption process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Filippo Dell'Anno, Eugenio Rastelli, Emanuela Buschi, Giulio Barone, Francesca Beolchini, Antonio Dell'Anno
Summary: The study demonstrates that marine fungi are more effective in bioleaching heavy metals from contaminated marine sediments compared to acidophilic autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria, especially when used in combination with bacteria. Fungal addition significantly increases the bioleaching yields of metals, particularly for less mobile fractions such as Zn and Cd.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Priyanka, Shiv Kumar Dwivedi
Summary: Wastewater pollution is a major global environmental issue, and conventional methods for HM removal are considered inadequate for HMs concentrations below 100 mg/L. Detoxification of heavy metals using fungi has emerged as a viable solution due to their higher biosorption and bioaccumulation potential. Environmental and operational factors such as pH, temperature, metal ion concentration, time, and flow rate have significant effects on fungi growth and metabolic functions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Camilo Venegas, Andrea C. Sanchez-Alfonso, Crispin Celis Zambrano, Mauricio Gonzalez Mendez, Fidson-Juarismy Vesga
Summary: The use of CB390 strain allows for evaluation of total coliphages in various environmental samples, with successful recovery in solid and semi-solid samples. Treatment in drying beds can improve microbiological quality but results are influenced by WWTP infrastructure and monitoring.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Donata Drapanauskaite, Kristina Buneviciene, Manoj Silva, Alvyra Slepetiene, Jonas Baltrusaitis
Summary: Anthropogenic solid waste can be a reactive substrate to adsorb and immobilize PO43- for enhancing sustainability. In this study, two types of calcium-rich solid waste were evaluated for their ability to adsorb PO43- from simulated wastewater streams, showing promising results. The release of heavy metals into the simulated wastewater was assessed and only one type of waste exceeded regulated concentrations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xiaolin Kuang, Kangying Si, Huijuan Song, Liang Peng, Anwei Chen
Summary: The study showed that the addition of lime and CMP amendments effectively reduced the availability of cadmium in soil and lowered the cadmium content in rice to meet national food safety standards. Adjusting soil pH and increasing phosphorous were crucial factors in reducing available cadmium. Furthermore, the addition of the amendments increased soil microbial biodiversity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Annika Vaksmaa, Simon Guerrero-Cruz, Pooja Ghosh, Emna Zeghal, Victor Hernando-Morales, Helge Niemann
Summary: Advancements in chemical, medical, cosmetic, and plastic producing industries have led to improved agricultural yields, health, and overall human life. However, the release of numerous chemicals into terrestrial and aquatic environments has resulted in devastating effects for ecosystems. Bioremediation, particularly mycoremediation by fungi, is a promising strategy to address this pollution. Fungi possess metabolic capabilities to break down complex molecules, making them effective degraders of organic matter. This article focuses on mycoremediation of emerging pollutants in aquatic environments, discussing the ability of fungi to break down pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and mitigate heavy metal pollution. Enzyme-based mycoremediation strategies are also highlighted.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stephen Okiemute Akpasi, Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Ubani Oluwaseun Amune, Hassan Oriyomi Shoyiga, Thembisile Patience Mahlangu, Sammy Lewis Kiambi
Summary: Global environmental pollutants are increasing due to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization, and are impacting human health and ecosystems through soil and water contamination. Traditional remediation methods have proven ineffective, but mycoremediation using fungi or their compounds has shown promise. This review highlights various mycoremediation approaches, including biosorption, precipitation, biotransformation, and sequestration, for removing environmental pollutants such as metals, persistent organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants. Fungi like Pleurotus dryinus, Trameteshirsuta MK640786, and Aspergillusniger have demonstrated high degradation rates of pesticides and azo dyes. The study suggests a need for further research on fungal enzymes and proposes a framework to enhance the effectiveness of mycoremediation in addressing global environmental problems.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sirkku Manninen, Vitali Zverev, Mikhail Kozlov
Summary: Long-term exposure to primary air pollutants can alter the structure and functioning of forest ecosystems, affecting C and N cycling.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
D. Das, P. Bhattacharyya, B. C. Ghosh, P. Banik
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2016)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Debabrata Das, Kumar Abbhishek, Pabitra Banik, Dillip Kumar Swain
Summary: Vermicompost is an excellent soil additive for nutrient-deficient soils. Enriched vermicompost with rock minerals significantly increased the concentration of available phosphorus and exchangeable potassium in soil, as well as enhanced enzymatic activities and microbial biomass carbon. However, traditional vermicompost showed better soil organic carbon build-up.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
