PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. e16897 - e16897
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Bioremediation
is
experiencing
a
paradigm
shift
by
integrating
three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting.
This
transformative
approach
augments
the
precision
and
versatility
of
engineering
with
functional
capabilities
material
science
to
create
environmental
restoration
strategies.
comprehensive
review
elucidates
foundational
principles
3D
bioprinting
technology
for
bioremediation,
its
current
applications
in
prospective
avenues
future
research
technological
evolution,
emphasizing
intersection
additive
manufacturing,
functionalized
biosystems,
remediation;
this
delineates
how
can
tailor
bioremediation
apparatus
maximize
pollutant
degradation
removal.
Innovations
biofabrication
have
yielded
bio-based
biodegradable
materials
conducive
microbial
proliferation
sequestration,
thereby
addressing
contamination
adhering
sustainability
precepts.
The
presents
an
in-depth
analysis
application
bioprinted
constructs
enhancing
efforts,
exemplifying
synergy
between
biological
systems
engineered
solutions.
Concurrently,
critically
addresses
inherent
challenges
incorporating
into
diverse
ecological
settings,
including
assessing
their
impact,
durability,
integration
large-scale
projects.
Future
perspectives
discussed
encompass
exploration
novel
biocompatible
materials,
automation
convergence
cutting-edge
fields
such
as
nanotechnology
other
emerging
fields.
article
posits
cornerstone
next-generation
practices,
offering
scalable,
customizable,
potentially
greener
solutions
reclaiming
contaminated
environments.
Through
review,
stakeholders
science,
engineering,
are
provided
critical
appraisal
state
potential
drive
forward
efficacy
management
practices.
EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Dec. 3, 2023
Abstract
In
the
field
of
environmental
science,
efficient
removal
organic
pollutants
and
pathogenic
bacteria
from
wastewater
using
a
photocatalytic
process
that
responds
to
full
spectrum
sunlight
is
crucial.
this
study,
highly
effective
nanoheterojunction
called
NaGdF
4
:Yb,Er@zeolitic
imidazolate
framework‐8/manganese
dioxide
(NaGdF
:Yb,Er@ZIF‐8/MnO
2
,
UCZM)
was
synthesized.
This
exhibits
remarkable
ability
respond
entire
range
ultraviolet,
visible,
infrared
light.
Under
simulated
sunlight,
UCZM
demonstrated
outstanding
performance
in
degrading
malachite
green
dye,
with
degradation
efficiency
92.6%
within
90
min.
Moreover,
completely
inactivated
both
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
20
min
under
sunlight.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
:Yb,Er
played
crucial
role
activating
ZIF‐8
MnO
through
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer,
facilitating
process.
The
formation
Z‐type
heterojunction
promoted
separation
photogenerated
carriers.
Furthermore,
exhibited
excellent
biosafety
properties.
study
represents
first
exploration
composite
material
composed
UCNPs,
ZIF‐8,
for
applications.
findings
highlight
potential
novel
design,
which
spectral
response,
tackling
water
pollution
inactivation
bacteria.
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