Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 075028 - 075028
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
diversity
of
endophytic
fungi
isolated
from
Abutilon
indicum
using
morphological
and
molecular
techniques.
The
isolates
were
exposed
various
levels
salinity,
temperatures,
heavy
metals,
including
Ag
2+
Zn
,
at
concentrations
3.6
11.5
mM.
Thirty
root
segments
each
plant
cultured
on
potato
dextrose
agar
plates.
Four
randomly
infected
segments,
belonging
genera
Aspergillus,
Meyerozyma,
Penicillium.
phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
significant
among
Aspergillus
welwitschiae,
indologenus,
Meyerozyma
carpophila,
Penicillium
citrinum
with
a
99%
similarity
in
their
sequences.
Most
able
thrive
under
salt
stress
conditions
NaCl
200
mM
(26%),
400
(24%),
600
(21%),
800
(13%),
1000
(16%).
Tolerant
temperature,
endophytes
could
survive
range
25
°C
35
but
not
above
50
°C.
Heavy
metals
tolerance
89%
these
led
decrease
biomass
production
when
.
Endophytic
fungal
showed
decreased
sensitivity
between
33%
60%
strong
growth
high
These
findings
that
A.
welwitschiae
enhanced
conditions.
Our
indicate
presence
different
leads
growth,
this
be
useful
for
phytoremediation
purposes.
Environmental Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100417 - 100417
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
The
present
study
investigates
the
hexavalent
chromium
detoxification
potential
of
a
Cr+6
tolerant
fungal
species
(PS-12)
isolated
from
tannery
wastewater.
fungus
strongly
tolerates
600
mg/L
concentration
Cr
(0.61±0.03)
and
was
identified
as
Talaromyces
pinophillus
by
ITS
region
sequencing.
reduction
carried
out
in
Erlenmeyer
flasks
comprising
potato
dextrose
broth
amended
with
different
concentrations
Cr+6.
PS-12
showed
proficient
at
various
temperatures
(20°C
to
40°C)
pH
(5
9)
presence
heavy
metals
(As,
Cd,
Cu,
Mn,
Ni
Pb)
metabolic
inhibitors
(phenol,
NaN3,
EDTA).
Further,
exhibits
excellent
biochemical,
non-enzymatic
enzymatic
antioxidant
responses
under
stress.
maximum
Cr+3
found
7
50
5.30
±
0.38
mg/g
accumulation
dried
biomass.
scanning
electron
microscopy
exposed
bioaccumulation/
biosorption
phenomenon
globular
protrusions
(smooth
hyphae),
tightly
aggregated
dense
structures.
energy
dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS)
x-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopic
analysis
(XPS)
revealed
adsorption
precipitation
on
surface
T.
mycelium.
Furthermore,
participation
protein-linked
functional
groups
complexion
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
analysis.
exhibited
ability
ample
biomass
production
stress
conditions
like
temperature,
pH,
initial
metal
ion
conditions,
other
HMs
well
inhibitors.
However,
recorded
higher
donors.
A
range
have
been
studied
for
this
is
first
that
reports
newly
pinophillus.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(12)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
The
utilization
of
biomass
as
a
sustainable
and
renewable
resource
for
nanomaterial
synthesis
has
received
considerable
attention
in
recent
years.
Through
the
efficient
waste,
opportunities
energy
production,
conversion,
fabrication
nanomaterials
can
be
maximized.
combination
biomass‐based
with
additional
makes
composite
system
have
more
remarkable
performance,
which
further
facilitates
transformation
procedure
applications.
This
comprehensive
review
provides
an
overview
preparation
applications
nanomaterials.
section
covers
range
methods
synthesizing
nanomaterials,
including
carbonaceous
carbon
nitride
derived
from
templates,
carriers,
use
metal
ion
reduction.
explores
diverse
such
hydrogen
dioxide
reduction,
batteries,
supercapacitors.
unique
properties
advantages
each
application
are
discussed.
conclusion
summarizes
current
progress
presents
future
perspectives
development
emphasizes
potential
valuable
source
synthesis,
opening
up
promising
various
fields.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
488, P. 151028 - 151028
Published: April 5, 2024
The
release
of
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
including
zinc,
copper,
and
cadmium
poses
a
growing
threat
to
global
drinking
water
quality
accessibility,
with
marginalized
communities
often
facing
the
greatest
exposure
subsequent
health
risks,
especially
those
near
mining
sites
elevated
PTE
concentrations.
Traditional
methods
for
removal
are
limited
by
operational
complexities
secondary
pollutant
generation.
Membrane
adsorption,
promising
alternative,
integrates
filtration
adsorption
functionalities
superior
efficiency.
Yet,
its
widespread
adoption
in
underserved
areas
is
impeded
high
production
costs,
intricate
processing,
scarcity
ecofriendly
membrane
materials.
In
response,
this
study
introduces
an
innovative
approach
using
Pleurotus
ostreatus
mycelium
prepare
entirely
bio-based
membranes,
specifically
targeting
contamination
from
activities.
naturally
filamentous
nature
allows
self-standing,
porous
material,
while
functional
groups
present
on
cell
wall
surface
contribute
capacities
compared
other
low-cost
biobased
Addition
small
amounts
tempo-oxidized
cellulose
nanofibres
(TCNFs)
enables
control
over
rates
and,
hence,
adsorbate
residence
time.
dead-end
1
wt%
TCNF
exhibits
excellent
removal,
up
97%
as
well
50%
68%
zinc
cadmium,
respectively.
This
pioneering,
technology
offers
strategy
address
necessities
simple,
effective,
environmentally
friendly
material.
Mycology: An International Journal on Fungal Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Heavy
metal
contamination
has
severe
impacts
on
the
natural
environment.
The
currently
existing
physico-chemical
methods
have
certain
limitations,
restricting
their
wide-scale
application.
use
of
biological
agents
like
bacteria,
algae,
and
fungi
can
help
eliminate
heavy
metals
without
adversely
affecting
flora
fauna.
Due
to
inherent
ability
withstand
adverse
environmental
conditions,
nowadays,
mycoremediation
approaches
are
receiving
considerable
attention
for
removal
from
contaminated
sites.
In
this
review,
we
emphasised
role
white
rot
in
remediation
along
with
different
factors
influencing
biosorption,
effects
exposed
fungi,
mechanisms
involved.
Bibliometric
analysis
tools
been
applied
literature
search
trend
research
fungi-mediated
removal.
Annual
growth
rates
average
citations
per
document
5.08%
35.48,
respectively.
Bioremediation Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
In
this
study,
the
ability
of
live
mycelia
Schizophyllum
commune
to
remove
heavy
metals
from
aqueous
solution
was
investigated.
The
influence
various
experimental
parameters,
such
as
pH,
temperature,
and
contact
time
on
biosorption
process
maximum
capacity
using
biomass
found
81.5,
90.71,
70.18,
66.18
mg/g
for
Pb(II),
Sr(II),
Zn(II),
Cd(II),
respectively,
at
optimized
conditions.
reaches
equilibrium
between
180
240
min
tested
metal
ions.
data
were
used
study
isotherm
kinetics
models.
thermodynamic
ΔG°,
ΔH°,
ΔS°,
showed
that
endothermic
spontaneous
303–343
K.
SEM
images
revealed
presence
ions
altered
morphology
fungal
hyphae.
Cd(II)on
confirmed
SEM-EDX.
FTIR
spectroscopy
involvement
functional
groups
like,
-CH,
amino
acid,
fatty
carboxyl
group,
alkane
alkyl
in
adsorption
S.
removal
under
conditions
Sr(II)
>
Pb(II)
Zn(II)
Cd(II).
Thus,
demonstrated
an
application
efficient
metal-contaminated
water
or
industrial
effluents.
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Survival
factor
1
(Svf1)
protein
has
been
described
in
some
ascomycetous
fungi
where
it
was
found
to
be
contributing
several
essential
physiological
processes,
such
as
response
osmotic,
oxidative
and
cold
stresses,
sphingolipid
biosynthesis,
morphogenesis,
sporulation,
antifungal
resistance,
pathogenicity.
It
also
suggested
that
can
a
novel
central
regulator
affecting
the
expression
of
various
genes.
In
present
study,
function
this
encoding
genes
is
for
first
time
fungus
(i.e.,
Current Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 174 - 184
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Background:
In
this
study,
filamentous
fungi
from
iron
mining
soils
in
the
Amazon
were
isolated
and
identified
as
Talaromyces
verruculosus,
Trichoderma
pseudoasperelloides,
Penicillium
rolfsii,
Aspergillus
cf.
pseudoviridinutans,
niger,
Purpureocillium
lilacinum,
guaibinense.
Objective:
The
objective
of
study
was
to
evaluate
strains
for
radial
growth
rate
(VCR)
on
solid
media
liquid
presence
metals.
Methods:
All
these
showed
adaptive
behavior
metals
(Fe2+,
Mn2+,
Cr3+),
but
not
significantly
compared
controls.
Results:
T.
verruculosus
strain
selected
its
capacity
media,
enriched
with
1,
10,
20
mg/L
iron,
chromium,
manganese,
respectively.
Conclusion:
tolerance
concentrations
studied.
Therefore,
we
can
suggest
that
characteristic
metal
Cr3+)
exhibited
by
Amazonian
environments
may
indicate
potential
bioremediating
areas
polluted
heavy
