Amphora coffeiformis extracellular polymeric substances and their potential applications in lead removal
Jihen Elleuch,
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Marwa Drira,
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Imtinen Ghribi
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
118(3)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Language: Английский
Toxicity potential assessment of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) on green microalgae Chlamydomonas sp. strain GO1
International Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Language: Английский
Toxicological Effects of Silver-Modified Bentonite Nanocomposites on Microalgae: Impact on Cell Growth, Antioxidant Enzymes, and Gene Expression
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 629 - 629
Published: April 20, 2025
The
increasing
use
of
nanostructured
silver-containing
inorganic
materials
raises
concerns
about
their
impact
on
aquatic
organisms.
This
study
assessed
the
toxicity
silver-modified
bentonite
composites
Chlamydomonas
sp.
Two
were
tested:
silver-exchanged
(Ben-Ag)
and
its
reduced
form
(Ben-Ag
(H2)).Microalgae
exposed
to
0.5
IC50,
1.5
2
IC50.
Ben-Ag
showed
higher
than
(H2),
which
even
promoted
algal
growth
at
low
doses.
Fluorescence
microscopy
revealed
morphological
shrinkage
in
treated
cells.
Increased
phenol
content,
elevated
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
levels,
altered
antioxidant
enzyme
activities
further
confirmed
toxicity,
along
with
photosynthetic
pigments.
Transcriptomic
analysis
significant
changes
gene
expression
under
exposure.
Genes
involved
photosynthesis
(petB,
psbL),
caspase
activity
(casp),
carotenoid
metabolism
(Q2CHY)
down-regulated,
indicating
stress-induced
damage.
In
contrast,
genes
encoding
stress
response
enzymes
(SOD,
peroxidase),
carbon
(rbcL,
PGQ1),
β-carotene
biosynthesis
(Q2BKT)
up-regulated,
reflecting
cellular
defense
mechanisms.
Overall,
highlights
high
sp.,
emphasizing
importance
evaluating
environmental
risks
before
using
such
environments.
Language: Английский
A Biorefinery Approach Integrating Lipid and EPS Augmentation Along with Cr (III) Mitigation by Chlorella minutissima
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 2047 - 2047
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
The
quest
for
cleaner
and
sustainable
energy
sources
is
crucial,
considering
the
current
scenario
of
a
steep
rise
in
consumption
fuel
crisis,
exacerbated
by
diminishing
fossil
reserves
rising
pollutants.
In
particular,
bioaccumulation
hazardous
substances
like
trivalent
chromium
has
not
only
disrupted
fragile
equilibrium
ecological
system
but
also
poses
significant
health
hazards
to
humans.
Microalgae
emerged
as
promising
solution
achieving
sustainability
due
their
ability
remediate
contaminants
produce
greener
alternatives
such
biofuels.
This
integrated
approach
provides
an
ambitious
strategy
address
global
concerns
pertaining
economic
stability,
environmental
degradation,
crisis.
study
investigates
intricate
defense
mechanisms
deployed
freshwater
microalgae
Chlorella
minutissima
response
Cr
(III)
toxicity.
microalga
achieved
impressive
92%
removal
efficiency
with
IC50
value
200
ppm,
illustrating
its
extraordinary
resilience
towards
chromium-induced
stress.
Furthermore,
this
research
embarked
on
thorough
explorations
encompassing
morphological,
pigment-centric,
biochemical
analyses,
aimed
at
revealing
adaptive
strategies
associated
resilience,
well
dynamics
carbon
pool
flow
that
contribute
enhanced
lipid
extracellular
polysaccharide
(EPS)
synthesis.
FAME
profile
biodiesel
produced
complies
benchmark
established
American
European
regulations,
emphasizing
suitability
high-quality
vehicular
fuel.
Elevated
levels
ROS,
TBARS,
osmolytes
(such
glycine-betaine),
along
increased
activity
antioxidant
enzymes
(CAT,
GR,
SOD),
reveal
activation
robust
against
oxidative
stress
caused
(III).
finding
investigation
presents
effective
framework
algal-based
biorefinery
approach,
integrating
pollutant
detoxification
generation
vehicular-quality
additional
value-added
compounds
vital
under
concept
circular
economy.
Language: Английский