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Isolation and characterization of Cr(VI) reducing Mammaliicoccus sciuri jv5 from municipal solid waste dumpsite soils Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jyoti Varier, Mohamed Hatha Abdulla, Sujatha Chenicherry
Cr(VI) is one of the most widely used elements in various industrial sectors and, hence, extensively found as a toxicant in the ecosystem. The biotransformation of Cr(VI) via microorganisms is cons...
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Comparison of the bioaccumulation and biosorption of copper ions by Rhizopus delemar and Candida lipolytica Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Gülşah Başkan, Ünsal Açıkel
In this study, the bioaccumulation of Cu(II) ion by Rhizopus delemar and Candida lipolytica was investigated and the bioaccumulation and biosorption of Cu(II) ions by Candida lipolytica compared. T...
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Characterization and evaluation of biosurfactant produced from a thermophilc Bacillus licheniformis Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Usha Lakra, Vikas Kumar, Shiv Dhan, Vinod Kumar Nigam, Shubha Rani Sharma
The study emphasizes on the production of biosurfactant from thermophilic isolate BITSL006, found in Ramkund hotspring of Jharkhand. The isolate was cultivated in MSM using paneer whey with 16 g/L ...
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Bioremedial potential of bacteria isolated from soil in automobile garages and fuel stations in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jonasi Munezero, Kennedy Kassaza, Joel Bazira, Gertrude N. Kiwanuka
The use of bacteria to clean up oil-contaminated soils is widely considered the most desirable bioremediation strategy. The majority of research has focused on contaminated soils in large oil-produ...
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Evaluation of the potential of agricultural wastes-cattle manure and poultry manure for bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soil Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Reward Kokah Douglas, Peremelade Perez Araka, Ayebatin Fou, Abarasi Hart
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria suffers from petroleum pollution, which affects ecosystem functioning and human health, which necessitates finding sustainable remediation options that utilize loc...
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A 2,2-dichloropropionic acid-degrading novel Pseudomonas fluorescence strain fatsa001: isolation, identification, and characterization Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Ulku Binboga Meral, Mohamed Faraj Edbeib, Suleyman Faruk Kirkinci, Hasan Murat Aksoy, Ayhan Akman, Roswanira Abdul Wahab, Fahrul Huyop, Gulbubu Kurmanbekova, Yunus Emre Arvas, Yilmaz Kaya
There are mounting concerns over the high concentrations of non-biogenic, toxic halogenated organic compounds being liberated into the ecosystem. Therefore, this study’s isolation of a novel bacter...
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Effect of ascorbic acid on chromium remediation in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-gracium L.) germination Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Soukayna Azzouzi, Mohamed Khamar, Abderrahman Nounah, Essediya Cherkaoui
Scientists are extremely concerned about the problem of chromium pollution, which is having a negative impact on agricultural production worldwide. As a result, scientific attempts are being made t...
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Biodegradation of chlorpyrifos by charcoal–alginate immobilized bacterial consortium isolated from pesticide-polluted Kuzhikandam Creek, Kerala, India Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Asha S. Raj, Gadha Anup, Rajathy Sivalingam, Preethy Chandran
Chlorpyrifos, one of the most frequent organophosphorus pesticides, has been linked to major health problems and widespread environmental degradation. It is imperative to remove this herbicide from...
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Antioxidant defense strategies of urban ornamental plants in southern Iran against heavy metals Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Reza Amareh, Behzad Kaviani, Shahram Sedaghathoor, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari
One of the effective approaches to reduce heavy metals (HMs) contamination is phytoremediation. The concentration of 10 HMs was measured in 10 ornamental plants grown in the city of Bushehr, locate...
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Bioaugmentation of halophilic consortium for degradation of 1,4 dioxane (1,4-DE) and treatment of cosmetic industrial wastewater in continuous stirred tank reactor under saline condition Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Ohoud Mohammed Alzahrani, Bassam Oudh Aljohny, Arulazhagan Pugazhendi
The heterocyclic ether 1,4-Dioxane (1,4-DE) is a toxic by-product used widely in various industrial activities as a solvent or stabilizer. 1,4-DE was classified as a probable human carcinogen accor...
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Characterization of As(III)-oxidizing bacteria Acinetobacter sp. TMKU7 having plant growth promoting features for possible application in arsenic-contaminated crop field Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Archika Dutta, Samir Kumar Mukherjee, Sk Tofajjen Hossain
Arsenic pollution is considered as one of the global environmental threats. Arsenic is found in nature mostly in two different valence states, namely arsenite [As(III)] and arsenate [As(V)], the fo...
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Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by novel halophilic bacteria from mangrove ecosystem Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Pooja Singh, Arjun Nagarajan, Kah Ooi Chua, Adeline Su Yien Ting
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is identified as the primary constituent (approximately 18.9%) in plastic waste pollution. Crystalline structure, high molecular weight, and hydrophobic nature make ...
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Hydro thermal carbonization (HTC) of sewage sludge: process optimization through RSM and assessing its energy potential Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ettiyagounder Parameswari, Selvaraj Paul Sebastian, Kanagaraj Blessy Monica, Veeraswamy Davamani, Periyasamy Kalaiselvi, Tamilselvan Ilakiya
Sewage sludge is a by-product of municipal wastewater treatment, and its production is increasing with population growth and urbanization. Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising method for...
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Fabrication of coconut shell activated carbon filter system for removal of colour and pollutants in textile dye effluent Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Jayabalakrishnan Rajamani M., Kaviya Shanmugam, Prasanthrajan Mohan, Maheswari Muthunalliappan, Selvakumar Selvaraj
The present study evaluates the Decolorization and pollutant removal efficiency of chemically impregnated coconut shell-activated carbon using textile dye effluent in the filtration system. The coc...
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Evaluation of the ex-situ bioremediation of the petroleum hydrocarbons contaminated soil Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Andjela B. Stanojevic, Miroslav Vrvić, Jiřina Száková, Srđan Miletić
This study aimed to effectively decontaminate fuel oil-contaminated soil using ex-situ bioremediation. Soil samples (contaminated with waste oils) from Serbia were treated. The results showed sever...
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Bioremediation potential of cadmium-resistant bacteria isolated from water samples of rivulet Holy Kali Bein, Punjab, India Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Khushhal Kumar, Devinder Singh
The present study was conducted with the goal of isolation, characterization, optimization and exploitation of the cadmium (Cd) bioremediation potential of Cd-resistant bacterial strains from the H...
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Modeling and biosorption potential of Aspergillus heteromorphus for treatment of lead contaminated wastewater Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Chadetrik Rout, Diwakar Aggarwal, Santosh Kumar Karn
Dead biomass of the fungus species Aspergillus heteromorphus was used to remove Pb (II) ions from electroplating industrial effluents. The optimum process variables for biosorption of Pb (II) ions ...
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Impact of nZVI and nZVI/BC on the anaerobic digestion of piggery wastewater Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Wen Qiu, Ying Liu, Shenglan Li, Guozhi Fan, Cheng Pan, Guangsen Song, Qunpeng Cheng
In this study, nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI) and biochar supported zero valent iron (nZVI/BC) mediated anaerobic digestion of piggery wastewater were investigated. The variation of COD removal ...
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Use of agro-industrial wastes for the removal of chromium(VI) from contaminated water: an electrochemical exploration Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Victor Manuel Duarte Zaragoza, Maria Luisa Camargo-Lozano, Violeta Carrasco Hernández, Adriana Maria Hernández López
Bioadsorption with agro-industrial wastes is a viable technique for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater. This work assessed the capacity as removal agent chromium(Cr)(VI) of walnut, coffee,...
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A concise overview of perchlorate sources, contamination, and remediation techniques Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Kotabhaargavi Sai, Meera Soundarajan, Kubera Raj Selvaraj, Shivani Somasundaram, Praveen Kumar, MuthuKumar Raghunathan
Perchlorate has become one of the most significant contaminants in our environment. Perchlorate is responsible for difficulties relating to both human and environmental health. In contaminated area...
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In silico approach for evaluating the degradation efficiency of plastic degrading enzyme mono(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalic acid hydrolase (MHETase) of selected bacteria Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Tanishka Watts, Kanika Khoba, Ram Singh Purty
Plastics, which are complex polymers, have been a persistent problem due to their inherent non-biodegradability, despite their numerous applications. The huge piles of accumulated plastic are not o...
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Dark septate endophyte inoculation improved Pb phytoremediation of Jatropha curcas and Reutealis trisperma on gold mine tailings Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Dian Siti Marfuah, Hamim Hamim, Yohana Caecilia Sulistyaningsih, Surono Surono, Luluk Setyaningsih, Deden Saprudin
This study investigated the symbiotic potential of Jatropha curcas and Reutealis trisperma with two isolates of dark septate endophyte (DSE) fungi (Cladosporium sp. and Rhyzopycnis vagum) grown on ...
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Mechanistic approach on comparative biosorption of dyes by extracellular polymer of Ochrobactrum pseudintermedium C1 utilizing waste mineral lubricating oil Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Ishika Saha, Sriparna Datta, Dipa Biswas
Dyes are widely used in manufacturing of various consumer products for their ability to impart characteristic color. However, dyes are also one of the most important hazardous pollutants in this pr...
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Lead and Zinc tolerance and accumulation in metallicolous and non-metallicolous populations of Peganum harmala L: potential use in phytostabilization Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Said El Hasnaoui, Alassane Diallo, Eboua Narcisse Wandan, Fabrice Colin, Abdelaziz Smouni, Mouna Fahr
Peganum harmala L., commonly known as Harmal, is an aromatic and medicinal plant that grows in North Africa. P harmala is a pseudometallophyte that occur both in heavy metals contaminated and non c...
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Biological degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol using anaerobic sequencing batch reactor equipped with a rotating biological bed Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Nahid Ghochlavi, Ali Ahmad Aghapour
2, 4, 6-Triclorphenol is a halogenated aromatic compound with toxic, volatile, and odor properties. The anaerobic processes are superior to aerobic processes due to better dehalogenation of 2, 4, 6...
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Potentials of surface modified biochar for removal of Cr from tannery effluent and its regeneration to ensure circular economy Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Ettiyagounder Parameswari, Rajakumaran Kalaiarasi, Veeraswamy Davamani, Periyasamy Kalaiselvi, Selvaraj Paulsebastian, Tamilselvan Ilakiya
Industries play a substantial role in contaminating the freshwater sources. This study was performed to appraise the potential of biochar activated with 85% phosphoric acid was used as chemisorbent...
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Effect of biosurfactant on thiocyanate degradation by automobile service station soil isolates Brachybacterium sp. and Bacillus albus Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Vaibhav Kadam, Pooja Singh, Yogesh Patil, Om Prakash, Nikita Berawala
This study investigated the effect of biosurfactants on the microbial degradation of thiocyanate (SCN−), with the aim of finding a sustainable solution for the treatment of industrial wastes contai...
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Sustainable removal of Pb (II) from aqueous medium by using chitosan functionalized Citrus limetta peels biomass Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Veer Singh, Jyoti Singh, Nidhi Singh, Manoj Kumar Verma, Sarva Mangala Praveena, Vishal Mishra
In this investigation, chitosan functionalized Citrus limetta peel biomass (ChCLP) was synthesized for adsorption of Pb (II). Results of energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray photoelectron spectr...
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Candida palmioleophila Carba14 is capable of degrading carbamazepine Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Axel A. Treviño-Trejo, Said Vázquez-Leyva, Luis Vallejo-Castillo, Zaria Macías-Palacios, Sonia M. Pérez-Tapia, Juan A. Cruz-Maya, Janet Jan-Roblero
Carbamazepine is considered as an emerging pollutant since in aquatic environments is toxic for fish and difficult to degrade. The goal of this study was to isolate yeasts capable of degrading carb...
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Alginate and alginate silver nanoparticles as bioadsorbent agents to remove Fe (II) ions from aqueous solution Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Mostafa M. El-Sheekh, Mohamed A. Deyab, Nagwa I. Hassan, Seham E. Abu Ahmed
Sodium alginate and alginate silver nanoparticles were utilized as adsorbents to eliminate Fe (II) ions from aqueous solutions. Biosorption capacity was established through the use of serial bioads...
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Fixed bed mycofilter column optimization and performance evaluation through the removal of a food coloring agent from an aqueous solution Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Sanele M. Mnkandla, Patricks Voua Otomo
Abstract Mycofiltration via continuous fixed bed adsorption, helped to assess the effect of flow rate, pH, column bed height and myceliation on the sorption capacity of a mycofilter. The mycofilter (thatching straw and Pleurotus ostreatus) was cultured and loaded into polypropylene columns (2.5 × 12 cm) to bed heights of 2 and 4 cm. A food color solution was passed through at different pH (2 and 7
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Isolation and characterization of phenanthrene-degrading bacteria from urban soil Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Garima Sharma, Pooja Gokhale Sinha, Kavita Verma, Deevanshi Walia, Milinda Lahiri, Vartika Mathur
Abstract Phenanthrene (PHE) is one of the most abundant Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in urban soil. So far, majority of microbe-mediated degradation approaches have relied on microbes isolated from polluted or mined soils. These microbes, if introduced into non-native soil, may not able to establish themselves, or alter the native microbiome of soil, making their commercial use a challenge
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Screening, identification and optimization of Bacillus species isolated from textile effluents in malachite green degradation Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 K. B. Roopa, S. Raj Surabhi, B. S. Gowrishankar
Abstract Dye releases from the textile industry disrupt the ecosystem by causing environmental pollution. Our study focused on the degradation of synthetic triphenyl methane, Malachite Green dye by isolating native microorganisms from textile effluents. Among 150 bacterial colonies, two dye-degrading bacteria were selected for the study. The selected bacteria were characterized using different techniques
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Identification of a strain of Auricularia and Taguchi optimization of petroleum-polluted soil mycoremediation Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Mona Mirgeloybayat, Mahnaz Mazaheri Assadi, Niloofar Ahmadi, Soroosh Danaee, Mohsen Vaez
Abstract Petroleum contamination has become a serious global concern due to adverse effects on terrestrial ecosystems. Bioremediation has been known as one of the most effective and economical solutions to reduce and eliminate pollutions caused by petroleum compounds. In this study, mycoremediation of contaminated soil was evaluated using a strain of Auricularia to simultaneously produce high-value
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Phytoremediation assessment of Euphorbia granulata from 10 remote areas with different local climates and heavy metals composition Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-25 Mohammad Parvez
Abstract Phytoremediation technology is considered ecofriendly, economical and effective technique to manage contaminated sites. Identification of plants with better phytoremediation capacity is important. Euphorbia granulata was assessed for the uptake of Pb, Hg, Ni, Cr, Cd, As, Sn, Mo, Ag and Co in natural habitats from geographically remote 10 sites. Plant and representative soil samples were analyzed
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Reactive Black 5 bioremoval potential of newly isolated halotolerant Kluyveromyces marxianus Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-21 Banu Şeyma Ceyhun, Sevgi Ertuğrul Karatay, Ekin Demiray, Gönül Dönmez
Abstract Textile industry creates serious amount of dye effluents. These hazardous molecules threat environment, animal, and plants. Therefore, there is an urgent need to diminish the negative effects of these substances. The current study describes reactive dye removal capacities of newly isolated halotolerant yeast. Because of textile wastewaters contain significant amount of salts, 14 yeasts isolates
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Enzymes analysis, degradation kinetics, response surface optimization and heavy metal tolerance of the biodegradation of malachite green by Stenotrophomonas koreensis Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-12 Shreya Biswas, Tuhin Kahali, Anwesha Mukherjee, Debasmita Chakraborty, Chayan Guha, Tathagata Adhikary, Pratik Das, Nandan Kumar Jana, Suvendu Manna, Piyali Basak
Abstract Stenotrophomonas koreensis, was isolated from a textile effluent and employed to biologically degrade 98.8% of the recalcitrant toxic dye malachite green in 4 h in the absence of any supplements or media. Chromatographic and Spectroscopic analysis confirmed the degradation of the dye. According to Response Surface Methodology, the optimum conditions for biodegradation were pH 6, inoculum size
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Bioremediation of heavy metal polluted soil using plant growth promoting bacteria: an assessment of response Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-12 Ifeoma Anthonia Okpara-Elom, Charles Chike Onochie, Michael Okpara Elom, Emmanuel Ezaka, Ogbonnaya Elom
Abstract Soil samples were collected from research farm of Ebonyi State University and mining site in Izzi Local Government Area (L.G.A) of Ebonyi State. Rhizobacteria from rhizosphere of maize were identified using molecular methods. Tolerance of the isolates to heavy metals was assessed using standard laboratory techniques. The heavy metal profile of the soil was determined using atomic absorption
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Spatial-temporal trends and correlations from a large natural source zone depletion (NSZD) research project at a site with LNAPL Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Shailendra Ganna, Poonam R. Kulkarni, Sanjay Garg, Charles J. Newell
Abstract Results are reported from the third phase of an extensive Natural Source Zone Depletion (NSZD) research project with NSZD measurements at 12 locations with up to four years of monitoring using two measurement technologies: Carbon Traps and the temperature based, Thermal NSZD technology. Additionally, location-specific site characterization data was compiled to evaluate factors impacting NSZD
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Humic acid reduces lead phytoextraction efficiency of Erythrostemon gilliesii Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Mohammadreza Abdollahpour, Mohsen Ahmadpour, Mohammad Hosein Sinkakarimi, Salman Ahmady Asbchin, Khodadad Soltani, Khadijeh Khermandar, Katarzyna Kucharska, Łukasz J. Binkowski
Abstract Assisted phytoremediation is extremely promising, but is still in development and needs further study. Therefore, the combination use of Erythrostemon gilliesii and humic acid was studied to aid the efficiency of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2 phytoextraction. Seedlings were exposed to five simultaneous treatments of Pb(NO3)2 (0, 100, 300, 500, and 700 mg L−1) and humic acid (0 and 300 mg L−1) for
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Bioremediation and microbial-assisted phytoremediation of heavy metals by endophytic Fusarium species isolated from Convolvulus arvensis Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-31 Mona M. G. Saad, Mai A. Saad, Bedour S. Saad, Fatma A. Zakaria, Abdel-Rahman A. Husain, Samir A. M. Abdelgaleil
Abstract Endophytic fungi are very prolific organisms associated with a wide range of host plants. Although they contribute to tolerance of their hosts against environmental stress, their role in response of plants to metal toxicity has not been thoroughly illuminated. Therefore, in this study, endophytic fungi were isolated from Convolvulus arvensis and their potential to bioremediate heavy metals
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Assessment of ibuprofen toxicity and removal potential of Chlorella vulgaris Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Zhuo-yi Zhou, Yi-cheng Wu, Yi Kuang, Guan-zhu Lin, Hai-yan Fu, Ze-jie Wang
Abstract Ibuprofen, a most widely used anti-inflammatory drug, is frequently detectable in surface water, which might negatively affect the ecosystem. The present research investigated acute toxicity of ibuprofen to Chlorella vulgaris, and ibuprofen removal by C. vulgaris was also evaluated via a first order kinetic model. The results showed that ibuprofen in water has certain freshwater ecological
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Enhanced phytoremediation of hexavalent chromium contamination in phosphate mining wasteland by a phosphate solubilizing bacterium Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-25 Yunting Zheng, Yizhong Li, Shuyu Guo, Junxia Yu, Ruan Chi, Chunqiao Xiao
Abstract Soil chromium (Cr) contamination poses a significant threat to the environment and public health. A phosphate solubilizing bacterial strain Bacillus megaterium PMW-03 was used to enhance the phytoremediation of Cr(VI) contamination by Pteris vittata in phosphate mining wasteland in this study. The results showed that the strain PMW-03 could promote the solubilization of phosphate rock (PR)
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Kinetics of the biosorptive removal of chromium from water using mycelial biomass of Aspergillus oryzae Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-20 Hamid Mukhtar, Iram Hina, Bushra Muneer, Umar Farooq Gohar, Muhammad Tayyab Akhtar
Abstract Chromium is one of the highly toxic heavy metals and a chief pollutant in soil and water. Present study describes an efficient biosorption system for the chromium removal from water using mycelia of Aspergillus oryzae. The effect of different variables like pH, initial chromium conc., size of biomass and time of contact on the chromium uptake by A. oryzae was studied and it was found that
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Biodegradation of chlorpyrifos by bacterial strains isolated from Lebanese soil and its association with plant growth improvement Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Mohamad Omeiri, Rony Khnayzer, Hoda Yusef, Sima Tokajian, Tamara Salloum
Abstract Chlorpyrifos poses a danger to the environment as a result of its toxicity and endurance in soil and water. Bioremediation of pesticide-polluted soils is one of the most promising approaches for removing contaminants from the environment. This study aimed to isolate and identify chlorpyrifos-degrading bacterial strains and test their biodegradation capabilities and their roles in plant growth
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Bioremediation of acid mine drainage contaminated soils using bioattenuation, wastewater and air-injection system Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-06 Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe, Yusuf Makarfi Isa
Acid mine drainage (AMD) poses a serious challenge to the ecosystem due to its disastrous effect on soil and water resources which contributes to the pollution and reduction of the accessibility of...
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Tricosanthes cucumerina: a potential biomass for efficient removal of methylene blue from water Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Soumen Dey, Riya Chakraborty, Jhilirani Mohanta, Banashree Dey
Abstract Considering the increased dye contamination in water bodies, an attempt has been made to utilize waste biomaterials as an eco-friendly dye treatment option. In this paper, we show how to employ a waste material called Tricosanthes cucumerina, popularly known as snake gourd (SG), to remove methylene blue (MB) from water. FTIR, proximate analysis, powder XRD, and SEM images were used to characterize
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Biodegradation of polyethylene based films used in water packaging by dumpsite bacteria Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 O. A. Oluwole, J. O. Oluyege, T. O Olowomofe
Abstract Water sachet bags are Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) based polymers that are of widespread use in Nigeria. The accumulation of these sachet bags has resulted to severe environmental pollution. Microorganisms have been found to provide an eco-friendly and practical alternative to conventional methods in the clean-up of LDPE wastes in the environment. This study investigated the potentials
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New approach of antioxidant properties of Zinnia elegans using bioremediation of Pb-contaminated soils Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Mohammad Javad Bahmanzadegan Jahromi, Vahid Abdossi, Saeed Samavat, Ali Mohammadi Torkashvand, Hamid Mozafari
There is little information on the impact of soil amendments on lead absorption by ornamental plants as phytoremediation and the antioxidant system. The experiment was set up in a factorial based o...
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Optimizing rapid pentachlorophenol biodegradation using response surface methodology Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-24 O. A. A. Khalil, M. Ahmed Omara
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is one of the most toxic pollutants in the environment during modern industrial processes. Statistical experimental designs based on biological methods optimized the PCP bio...
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Biodegradation potential of native hydrocarbon degrading bacteria by using bio-stimulation on crude oil in soils of Khuzestan province (Abadan, Ahvaz and Andimeshk) –Iran Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-20 Abdolkazem Neisi, Sahand Jorfi, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Mohammad Roayaei Ardakani, Parviz Mahmoudi, Afshin Takdastan
Abstract Soil bioremediation using microorganisms is a safe, inexpensive and environmentally friendly method designed to remove hazardous pollutants. In this study, a consortium of native bacteria isolated from three different soil types in Khuzestan Province was used. Result show that the data follow the quadratic equation and consortium isolated from the soil of Abadan was selected as a desired consortium
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Degradative impact of Alternaria multiformis on novel polymeric biocomposites with the fillers of industrial waste materials under different pH and temperature conditions Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-20 Eglė Malachovskienė, Danguolė Bridžiuvienė, Jolita Ostrauskaitė, Justina Vaičekauskaitė, Gailė Žalūdienė
Abstract The impact of Alternaria multiformis on novel polymeric biocomposites formed from epoxidized linseed oil and various types of fillers: pine needles (PN), pine bark (PB), grain mill waste (GW), rapeseed cake (RC) and specimen without filler (WF) under different pH and temperature conditions has been studied. Identification of fungal strain A. multiformis 0065 isolated from synthetic polymer
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Biosorption and bioaccumulation of nickel by probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from human feces Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-21 Shokufeh Beglari, Fariba Khodagholi, Hamid Gholami Pourbadie, Alireza Iranbakhsh, Mahdi Rohani
Nickel is a heavy metal that has a variety of negative impacts on living organisms and causes different health disorders. Probiotic bacteria have been recently utilized for nickel detoxification th...
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Biochar amendment aids in the reduction of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and heavy metals during composting of poultry litter Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-20 Flora N. Ezugworie, Vanessa C. Okechukwu, Chukwudi O. Onwosi
Poultry litter is a complex mixture comprising heavy metals feed scraps, antibiotics, water, feathers. Although treatment of these wastes has not currently received much attention in Nigeria, poult...
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Degradation of paint and textile industrial effluents by indigenous bacterial isolates Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-04-24 Seun O. Adebajo, Abidemi E. Ojo, Paul O. Bankole, Abiola O. Oladotun, Pius O. Akintokun, Emmanuel O. Ogunbiyi, Anuoluwapo Bada
Untreated paint and textile effluents discharged from industries cause serious environmental threats to fauna and flora. This study thus, investigated the potential of different indigenous bacteria...
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Elucidation of molecular diversity and functional characterization of phenanthrene degrading consortium NS-PAH-2015-PNP-5 Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-04-20 Suryakant Panchal, Arpita Ghosh, Prerana Koti, Namita Singh
Phenanthrene (PHE) is a hazardous low molecular weight PAH and widespread ecological contaminant. In the present study, the Illumina Miseq platform explored the bacterial diversity of the efficient...
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Biodegradation of ceftriaxone in soil using dioxygenase-producing genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-04-12 Gashtasb Mardani, Maryam Ahankoub, Mahdiyeh Alikhani Faradonbeh, Hadi Raeisi Shahraki, Abdolmajid Fadaei
In this study, the degradability of the antibiotic Ceftriaxone was investigated with the help of genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida, in which the gene producing the enzyme catechol 2 and 3 d...
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Assessment of plant growth promotion properties and impact of Microbacterium foliorum for arsenic removal in Melastoma malabathricum Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-04-06 Sadiya Alka, Shafinaz Shahir, Norahim Ibrahim, Dai-Viet N. Vo, Fazilah Abd Manan
The Microbacterium foliorum species is known for its ability to produce siderophores which, in synergy with the plant root, can effectively affect the rates of arsenate-to-arsenite mobilization, ar...
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Lab-scale bioremediation technology: Ex-situ bio-removal and biodegradation of waste cooking oil by Aspergillus flavus USM-AR1 Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Nurshafiqah Jasme, Nur Asshifa Md Noh, Ahmad Ramli Mohd Yahya
Large amounts of waste cooking oil from residential areas can cause adverse effect on the environment if not disposed properly. Fungi have a higher tolerance to hydrocarbon toxicity due to their ph...
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In silico approach for identification of polyethylene terephthalate hydrolase (PETase)-like enzymes Bioremed. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-03-29 Poorvi Saini, Ananya Grewall, Sunila Hooda
Substantial use of plastics as packaging material has become a global concern due to their limited recycling or incineration options and requires periodic degradation to avoid accumulation as a pol...