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Biological degradation and mineralization of tetracycline antibiotic using SBR equipped with a vertical axially rotating biological bed (SBR-VARB)
Tetracycline (TC) is a widely used antibiotic with a complex aromatic chemical structure and is highly resistant to biodegradation. In this study, an...
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Fungal biodegradation of chlorinated herbicides: an overview with an emphasis on 2,4-D in Argentina
Chlorinated herbicides are one of the main types of pesticide used in agriculture. In Argentina, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is the most...
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Lead or cadmium co-contamination alters benzene and toluene degrading bacterial communities
Co-contamination of hydrocarbons with heavy metals in soils often complicates and hinders bioremediation. A comprehensive characterization of...
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Tramates trogii biomass in carboxymethylcellulose-lignin composite beads for adsorption and biodegradation of bisphenol A
Tramates trogii biomass was immobilized in carboxymethyl cellulose-lignin composite beads via cross-linking with Fe(III) ions (i.e.,...
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Nondesulfurizing benzothiophene biotransformation to hetero and homodimeric ortho-substituted diaryl disulfides by the model PAH-degrading Sphingobium barthaii
Understanding the biotransformation mechanisms of toxic sulfur-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PASH) pollutants such as benzothiophene...
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Biodegradation of sulfoxaflor and photolysis of sulfoxaflor by ultraviolet radiation
Sulfoxaflor (SUL, [ N -[methyloxido[1-[6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl] ethyl]- λ 4 -sulfanylidene] cyanamide]) is a widely used systemic insecticide, and...
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Biodegradation of 1,4-dioxane by a native digestate microbial community under different electron accepting conditions
The potential of a native digestate microbial community for 1,4-dioxane (DX) biodegradation was evaluated under low dissolved oxygen (DO)...
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Evaluating the suitability of granular anammox biomass for nitrogen removal from vegetable tannery wastewater
In the present study, the potential inhibitory effect of biologically pre-treated vegetable tannery wastewater (TW) on anammox granular biomass was...
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Impacts of co-contaminants and dilution on perchlorate biodegradation using various carbon sources
This research investigates the biodegradation of perchlorate in the presence of the co-contaminants nitrate and chlorate using soluble and...
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Isolation and identification of the molybdenum-resistant strain Raoultella ornithinolytica A1 and its effect on MoO42− in the environment
The mining and leakage of molybdenum (Mo) can cause environmental contamination which has not been realized until recently. Bacteria that can...
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Metaproteomic and gene expression analysis of interspecies interactions in a PAH-degrading synthetic microbial consortium constructed with the key microbes of a natural consortium
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) impose adverse effects on the environment and human life. The use of synthetic microbial consortia is...
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Biodegradation of chemicals tested in mixtures and individually: mixture effects on biodegradation kinetics and microbial composition
Biodegradation in the aquatic environment occurs in the presence of many chemicals, while standard simulation biodegradation tests are conducted with...
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Biodegradation of organic compounds in the coal gangue by Bacillus sp. into humic acid
Coal gangue (CG), one of the world’s largest industrial solid wastes produced during coal mining, is extremely difficult to be used owing to its...
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Enhanced bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil in a slurry bioreactor by H2O2-stimulation of oil-degrading/biosurfactant-generating bacteria: performance optimization and bacterial metagenomics
Oil-contaminated soil is the main challenge for oil-rich countries, and this study aimed to investigate the performance of the H 2 O 2 -stimulated slurry...
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Goethite and riboflavin synergistically enhance Cr(VI) reduction by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1
Bioreduction of Cr(VI) is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, however, the slow bioreduction rate limits its application. In this study, the...
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Bioremediation of heavy oily sludge: a microcosms study
Oily sludge is a residue from the petroleum industry composed of a mixture of sand, water, metals, and high content of hydrocarbons (HCs). The heavy...
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Aerobic degradation of bisphenol A by Pseudomonas sp. LM-1: characteristic and pathway
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been widely used in the manufacture of polymeric materials. BPA is regarded as an endocrine disrupting chemical, posing a great...
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Role of pine needle biochar in operation and stability of anaerobic processes
Utility of biochar addition in anaerobic processes for promoting direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) is demonstrated in this research....
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Optimized culture conditions facilitate the estrone biodegradation ability and laccase activity of Spirulina CPCC-695
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are emerging contaminants that persist and contaminate the environment. They mimic hormones, block hormones, or...
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Evaluation of aerobic biodegradation of phenanthrene using Pseudomonas turukhanskensis: an optimized study
The ability of Pseudomonas turukhanskensis GEEL-01 to degrade the phenanthrene (PHE) was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). Three...
