Review
Environmental Sciences
Parisa Ebrahimbabaie, John Pichtel
Summary: CVOCs are harmful organic pollutants, and this review summarizes recent innovative treatment solutions for CVOC-affected media, aiming to provide a basic framework for selecting successful CVOC remediation strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Javad Aminian-Dehkordi, Shadi Rahimi, Mehdi Golzar-Ahmadi, Amritpal Singh, Javiera Lopez, Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Ivan Mijakovic
Summary: Synthetic biology offers new solutions for environmental protection by developing remediation systems using genetically engineered microbes and plants, and utilizing computational methods for design and application to detect and respond to specific pollutants.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. H. Ali, M. I. Khan, M. Naveed, M. A. Tanvir
Summary: This study aimed to prepare and characterize bacterial consortia for the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) and enhancement of plant growth in contaminated soil. The addition of bacterial consortia significantly reduced the phytotoxicity of PHCs to wheat plants and improved their agronomic and physiological attributes, as well as nutrient uptake and antioxidant mechanism. The planted wheat plants, along with the addition of BC1 and BC2, remediated 48%, 71%, and 78% of PHCs in the soil, respectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kamila Sredlova, Tomas Cajthaml
Summary: PCBs, despite being restricted in the 1970s, remain hazardous contaminants due to their bioaccumulative and persistent nature. Remediation of historically contaminated matrices is challenging and requires a combination of different techniques and approaches.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Manish Kumar, Nanthi S. Bolan, Son A. Hoang, Ankush D. Sawarkar, Tahereh Jasemizad, Bowen Gao, S. Keerthanan, Lokesh P. Padhye, Lal Singh, Sunil Kumar, Meththika Vithanage, Yang Li, Ming Zhang, M. B. Kirkham, Ajayan Vinu, Joerg Rinklebe
Summary: PAHs are generated due to incomplete burning of organic substances, primarily influenced by the use of fossil fuels. They impose health impacts on humans and other living organisms due to their carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic properties. Their high hydrophobicity and low water solubility influence their adsorption onto soils and sediments, affecting their bioavailability and subsequent degradation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamza Rafeeq, Nadia Afsheen, Sadia Rafique, Arooj Arshad, Maham Intisar, Asim Hussain, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: In the recent era, the persistence of hazardous contaminants has had a severe impact on the world. Conventional approaches to remediation have failed to effectively remove these contaminants, leading to an increase in the use of genetically engineered microbes (GEMs) for bioremediation. GEMs are more powerful and cost-effective in degrading various pollutants, making genetic engineering a worthwhile process for environmental improvement and human health.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rajarshi Bhar, Abhisek Mondal, Brajesh K. Dubey, Makarand M. Ghangrekar
Summary: Chlorinated paraffins, a wide range of complex mixtures of chlorinated alkanes, are ubiquitous materials due to their versatile physicochemical properties and wide range of use. This review covers various remediation techniques for CP-contaminated water bodies and soil/sediments, including thermal, photolytic, photocatalytic, nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI), microbial, and plant-based methods. Thermal treatment can achieve almost 100% degradation of CPs, but high operational and maintenance costs are required. Photocatalysis and NZVI also show efficient CP removal, while bioremediation and phytoremediation have shown promising results. Further research should focus on analytical techniques, toxicity assessment, and environmental evaluation of different remediation approaches.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Alireza Ramandi, Alireza Seifi
Summary: In this study, we found that Cupriavidus metallidurans bacteria can increase sodium (Na+) accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana and quinoa. The bacterial inoculation significantly reduced plant biomass in both species under salinity conditions. Furthermore, the quinoa plants inoculated with the bacteria showed a high accumulation of Na+ in their leaf and stem tissues, suggesting a link between increased Na+ accumulation and bacteria-mediated growth retardation.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeremiah A. Adedeji, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Mark Opoku Amankwa, Dennis Asante-Sackey, Samuel Ofori-Frimpong, Edward Kwaku Armah, Sudesh Rathilal, Amir H. Mohammadi, Maggie Chetty
Summary: This article discusses the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants, emphasizing the importance of petroleum-degrading microorganisms. Additionally, it explores the transformation capabilities of biological agents for complex pollutants and factors influencing biodegradation mechanisms and enzymatic systems. Lastly, recent studies on bioremediation techniques with economic prospects for petroleum spill remediation are highlighted.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Philippe N. Bertin, Simona Crognale, Frederic Plewniak, Fabienne Battaglia-Brunet, Simona Rossetti, Michel Mench
Summary: Microorganisms and plants play critical roles in the arsenic biogeochemical cycle, offering potential for innovative biotechnological applications to remediate arsenic pollution. Genomic studies and experiments have enhanced our understanding of their interactions with arsenic, leading to the development of environmentally friendly bioprocessing options targeting arsenic contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Bassam T. Yasseen, Roda F. Al-Thani
Summary: Halophytes, including Halopeplis perfoliata, Salicornia europaea, Salsola soda, and Tetraena qatarensis, play significant roles in the phytoremediation of polluted soils and waters. Microorganisms associated with these plants, such as endophytic bacteria, may enhance their remediation abilities. Understanding the mechanisms of cooperation between native plants and associated microorganisms can provide insights for ecological restoration.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Madeline Stanley, Vince Palace, Richard Grosshans, David B. Levin
Summary: Conventional oil spill recovery methods can cause damage to shoreline habitats, while biological remediation strategies, particularly floating treatment wetlands, show high potential for degrading oil contaminants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rakesh Kumar, Rama Sinha, Pushpa Kumari Sharma, Nishita Ivy, Pawan Kumar, Nishi Kant, Aprajita Jha, Prakash Kumar Jha, Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Prabhakar Sharma, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Rajeev Pratap Singh, Ashok Ghosh, P. V. Vara Prasad
Summary: This article discusses the biological processes of fluoride remediation, including plant and microbial remediation systems, as well as the potential application of microbial bioremediation in fluoride ion removal.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elisabetta Franchi, Meri Barbafieri, Gianniantonio Petruzzelli, Sergio Ferro, Marco Vocciante
Summary: Arsenic is a common and toxic inorganic pollutant, and phytoremediation using plants such as Cannabis sativa, Brassica juncea, and Zea mays has shown promise in removing arsenic from contaminated soil. This study aimed to identify the optimal experimental conditions for a phytoremediation plan using these plants in a contaminated area in Sicily, Italy. Chelating agents and arsenic-tolerant bacteria were used to enhance arsenic mobility and plant growth, resulting in significant improvement in biomass production and phytoextraction. The study confirmed that all three plants were able to significantly increase arsenic absorption after the treatment.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Alexis Durand, Pierre Leglize, Emile Benizri
Summary: Endophytes have shown to enhance the physiological status of plants under metallic stress, promote the growth of roots and shoots, and increase metal uptake in the biomass of hyperaccumulating plants. Endophyte-assisted phytoremediation is a promising technology for remediating polluted or naturally metal-rich soils.
Article
Forestry
Jun Won Kang, Hyun-Tae Kim, Wi Young Lee, Mi Na Choi, Eung-Jun Park
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Forestry
Jun Won Kang, Hyunseok Lee, Hyemin Lim, Wi Young Lee
Article
Forestry
Jun Won Kang, Yeong Dae Park
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jun Won Kang, Zareen Khan, Sharon L. Doty
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jun Won Kang, Sharon Lafferty Doty
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jun Won Kang, Hui-Wen Wilkerson, Federico M. Farin, Theo K. Bammler, Richard P. Beyer, Stuart E. Strand, Sharon L. Doty
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2010)
Article
Horticulture
E. J. Cheong, A. R. Jeon, J. W. Kang, R. Mock, G. Kinard, R. Li
HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2014)
Article
Microbiology
Jun Won Kang, Jaekyeong Song, Sharon L. Doty, Don Koo Lee
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Forestry
Woo Kyung Song, Si Yeon Byeon, HoonTaek Lee, Min Su Lee, Daun Ryu, Jun Won Kang, Sim Hee Han, Chang Young Oh, Hyun Seok Kim
IFOREST-BIOGEOSCIENCES AND FORESTRY
(2020)
Review
Forestry
Butoto Imani Wa Rusaati, Arusi Patience Gendusa, Sung-Hyun Joo, Joo Won Park, Cephas Ndabaga Masumbuko, Gentil Iragi Kaboyi, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Astrid Matendo Furaha, Nkulu Kabange Rolly, Jun Won Kang
Summary: This study provides a systematic review of antimalarial plant resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), revealing a wide range of medicinal plants available for treatment. Tree species are predominantly used, with leaves as the main ingredients, administered mostly through oral decoctions.
BOIS ET FORETS DES TROPIQUES
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Gentil Kaboyi Iragi, Butoto Imani Wa Rusaati, Innocent Byamungu Nfizi, Cephas Ndabaga Masumbuko, Patience Arusi Gendusa, Astrid Matendo Furaha, Jun-Won Kang
Summary: The study investigated ethnomedicinal plant knowledge among residents in The Uvira Territory, revealing the use of 69 medicinal plants from 61 genera and 34 families. The most commonly used preparation methods were decoction and pounding, with leaves being the most utilized part. Comparisons with other ethnomedicinal studies in RD Congo and neighboring countries showed varying degrees of similarity, highlighting the reliance of the population on medicinal plants for treating diseases.
FOREST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Hyunseok Lee, Wi Young Lee, Jun Won Kang
Summary: This study examined the effects of elevated CO2 on the taxonomical diversity, composition, and structure of rhizosphere microbial communities of Korean red pine through next-generation sequencing of 16S rRNA genes. It was found that elevated atmospheric CO2 influenced the bacterial community composition in the rhizosphere of Korean red pine.
FOREST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Hyun-Tae Kim, Jun Won Kang, Wi Young Lee, Sang Urk Han, Eung-Jun Park
FOREST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Meeting Abstract
Cell Biology
S. L. Doty, Zareen Khan, Jun Won Kang, Jenny Knoth, David Roman, Hannah Morrison, Amy Baum
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-ANIMAL
(2012)
