Microalgae-based bioremediation of refractory pollutants: an approach towards environmental sustainability
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Extensive
anthropogenic
activity
has
led
to
the
accumulation
of
organic
and
inorganic
contaminants
in
diverse
ecosystems,
which
presents
significant
challenges
for
environment
its
inhabitants.
Utilizing
microalgae
as
a
bioremediation
tool
can
present
potential
solution
these
challenges.
Microalgae
have
gained
attention
promising
biotechnological
detoxifying
environmental
pollutants.
This
is
due
their
advantages,
such
rapid
growth
rate,
cost-effectiveness,
high
oil-rich
biomass
production,
ease
implementation.
Moreover,
microalgae-based
remediation
more
environmentally
sustainable
not
generating
additional
waste
sludge,
capturing
atmospheric
CO
2
,
being
efficient
nutrient
recycling
algal
production
biofuels
high-value-added
products
generation.
Hence,
achieve
sustainability's
three
main
pillars
(environmental,
economic,
social).
Microalgal
mediate
contaminated
wastewater
effectively
through
accumulation,
adsorption,
metabolism.
These
mechanisms
enable
reduce
concentration
heavy
metals
levels
that
are
considered
non-toxic.
However,
several
factors,
microalgal
strain,
cultivation
technique,
type
pollutants,
limit
understanding
removal
mechanism
efficiency.
Furthermore,
adopting
novel
technological
advancements
(e.g.,
nanotechnology)
may
serve
viable
approach
address
challenge
refractory
pollutants
process
sustainability.
Therefore,
this
review
discusses
ability
different
species
mitigate
persistent
industrial
effluents,
dyes,
pesticides,
pharmaceuticals.
Also,
paper
provided
insight
into
nanomaterials,
nanoparticles,
nanoparticle-based
biosensors
from
immobilization
on
nanomaterials
enhance
open
new
avenue
future
advancing
research
regarding
biodegradation
Language: Английский
Smart and sustainable nano-biosensing technologies for advancing stress detection and management in agriculture and beyond
Melina Sarabandi,
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Meisam Zargar,
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Abazar Ghorbani
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et al.
Industrial Crops and Products,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
226, P. 120713 - 120713
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Custom Microalgae-Based Bioink Formulations for Optimized Green Bioprinting
Olubusuyi Ayowole,
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Justin Lapp,
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Bashir Khoda
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et al.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 753 - 753
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Green
bioprinting,
from
the
context
of
merging
3D
bioprinting
with
microalgae
cell
organization,
holds
promise
for
industrial-scale
optimization.
This
study
employs
spectrophotometric
analysis
to
explore
post-bioprinting
growth
density
variation
within
hybrid
hydrogel
biomaterial
scaffolds.
Three
biomaterials-Alginic
acid
sodium
salt
(ALGINATE),
Nanofibrillated
Cellulose
(NFC)-TEMPO,
and
CarboxyMethyl
(CMC)-are
chosen
their
scaffolding
capabilities.
Bioink
development
impact
on
proliferation
morphology
are
conducted.
Chlorella
compositions
is
probed
using
absorbance
measurements,
additional
assessment
shear
thinning
properties.
Notably,
NFC
exhibits
reduced
compared
CMC.
Results
reveal
that
while
mono-hydrogel
substrates
pronounced
adhesion
inhibit
proliferation,
alginate
fosters
increased
concentration
alongside
a
slight
viscosity
rise.
Language: Английский
Architected Microalgae‐Based Matter via 3D Printing: Properties, Printing Techniques, and Applications
Yiwei Zou,
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J.H. Yi,
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Yunlu Dai
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et al.
Advanced NanoBiomed Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
3D
printing
is
a
promising
technology
that
enables
the
creation
of
intricate
structures
with
tailorable
properties,
successfully
transforming
various
fields,
particularly
in
medical
science,
healthcare,
and
biomaterial
technologies.
Recent
studies
have
recognized
microalgae
as
sustainable,
renewable,
cost‐effective
bioresources
can
be
utilized
bioinks
for
creating
constructs
intriguing
functionalities,
such
oxygen‐generating
scaffolds
tissue
engineering,
engineered
living
materials,
bioremediation.
This
review
discusses
properties
applications
microalgae,
presents
an
overview
current
technology,
provides
comprehensive
recent
advancements
3D‐printed
microalgae‐based
diverse
applications.
Finally,
challenges
must
overcome
to
ensure
widespread
applicability
these
materials
are
discussed.
expected
inspire
future
exploration
innate
compositions
developing
transformative
potential
biomedical
biotechnological
sectors.
Language: Английский