Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 30, 2023
Cyanobacteria
are
widespread
phototrophic
microorganisms
that
represent
a
promising
biotechnological
tool
to
satisfy
current
sustainability
and
circularity
requirements.
They
potential
bio-factories
of
wide
range
compounds
can
be
exploited
in
several
fields
including
bioremediation
nanotechnology
sectors.
This
article
aims
illustrate
the
most
recent
trends
use
cyanobacteria
for
bioremoval
(i.e.,
cyanoremediation)
heavy
metals
metal
recovery
reuse.
Heavy
biosorption
by
combined
with
consecutive
valorization
obtained
metal-organic
materials
get
added-value
compounds,
nanoparticles,
opening
field
phyconanotechnology.
It
is
thus
possible
approaches
could
increase
environmental
economic
feasibility
cyanobacteria-based
processes,
promoting
transition
toward
circular
economy.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 30, 2023
Sustainable
agriculture
practices
involve
the
application
of
environment-friendly
plant
growth
promoters
and
additives
that
do
not
negatively
impact
health
ecosystem.
Stringent
regulatory
frameworks
restricting
use
synthetic
agrochemicals
increase
in
demand
for
organically
grown
crops
have
paved
way
development
novel
bio-based
promoters.
In
this
context,
microalgae
biomass
derived
offer
sources
promotors
enhance
crop
productivity
impart
disease
resistance.
These
beneficial
effects
could
be
attributed
to
presence
wide
range
biomolecules
such
as
soluble
amino
acid
(AA),
micronutrients,
polysaccharides,
phytohormones
other
signaling
molecules
biomass.
addition,
their
phototrophic
nature,
high
photosynthetic
efficiency,
environmental
adaptability
make
them
an
attractive
source
biostimulants,
biofertilizers
biopesticides.
The
present
review
aims
describe
various
promoting
metabolites
produced
by
on
productivity.
Further,
elicited
biostimulants
with
respect
different
modes
applications
seed
treatments,
foliar
spray
soil/root
drenching
is
reviewed
detail.
ability
tolerance
against
abiotic
biotic
stressors
along
mechanism
action
discussed
paper.
Although
based
gaining
popularity,
nutrient
water
requirements
energy
intensive
downstream
processes
makes
technology
commercially
unsustainable.
Addressing
challenge,
we
propose
a
circular
economy
model
mediated
bioremediation
coupled
biorefinery
approaches
generating
value
biofertilizer
applications.
We
discuss
new
trends
enhancing
sustainability
production
co-cultivation
algae
hydroponics
utilization
effluents.
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100399 - 100399
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
In
the
ever-evolving
landscape
of
sustainable
agriculture,
cyanobacterium
has
emerged
as
a
viable
option
to
offer
multifaceted
benefits
both
crops
and
environment.
This
comprehensive
review
navigates
contributions
cyanobacteria
in
agriculture
begins
with
an
insightful
exploration
their
fundamental
role
agricultural
systems.
article
explains
mechanisms
through
which
may
foster
plant
growth
demonstrates
ability
boost
crop
yields
optimize
nutrient
utilization.
Their
capacity
alleviate
stresses
plants
drought
salinity
conditions,
unveils
remarkable
feature.
Beyond
fields,
this
bacterium
plays
crucial
protecting
our
environmental
well
help
phytoremediation
by
addressing
soil
pollution
effectively
removing
heavy
metals
organic
contaminants.
context
it
represents
environmentally
friendly
alternative
chemical
fertilizers
can
be
seamlessly
integrated
into
farming.
Looking
forward,
peers
future
its
applications
pragmatically
hurdles
commercialization,
regulatory
compliance,
public
perception.
conclusion,
consolidates
pivotal
underscoring
imperative
ongoing
research
innovation
harnessing
transformative
potential
for
greener
more
productive
practices
future.
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 718 - 718
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Environmental
contamination
by
heavy
metals
poses
significant
threats
to
terrestrial
and
aquatic
ecosystems,
necessitating
the
development
of
effective
remediation
strategies.
Conventional
methods
for
metal
removal
exhibit
limitations,
including
inadequate
efficiency
elevated
costs.
In
this
context,
microalgae
have
emerged
as
a
promising
bioremediation
approach
due
their
robust
metal-binding
capabilities,
specifically
through
biosorption.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
role
in
addressing
pollution,
with
primary
focus
on
from
wastewater.
Microalgae
offer
wastewater
purification
potential
across
diverse
sources
capitalize
growth
matrix,
yielding
valuable
bioproducts,
biomaterials,
bioenergy.
Their
versatility
allows
them
thrive
various
wastewaters,
facilitating
contaminant
removal.
study
also
investigates
application
decentralized
water
treatment
systems
(DWTSs),
where
nature
these
proves
advantageous
contaminants
directly
at
point
generation
or
use.
holds
particular
significance
regions
centralized
face
obstacles
geographical
constraints,
infrastructure,
financial
limitations.
DWTSs
not
only
provide
solution
but
prove
disaster
relief
scenarios
rapidly
growing
urban
areas.
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
