Environmental Research Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(7), С. 075028 - 075028
Опубликована: Июль 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.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
319, С. 100523 - 100523
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Heavy
metals
represent
a
significant
contributor
to
water
pollution,
posing
serious
environmental
and
health
risks
due
human
activities
industrialization.
The
release
of
heavy
metal
contaminants
into
sources
has
spurred
extensive
research
wastewater
treatment
methods,
including
precipitation,
evaporation,
ion
exchange,
membrane
processes,
electroplating.
However,
these
conventional
techniques
often
prove
costly,
limited
in
effectiveness,
may
inadvertently
exacerbate
pollution
concerns.
This
review
underscores
biosorption
as
highly
promising
alternative
for
effectively
removing
harmful
ions
from
sources.
Biosorption,
physical
technique,
capitalizes
on
mechanisms
such
surface
complexation,
leveraging
more
economical
biological
materials
biosorbents.
Microorganisms,
encompassing
bacteria,
fungi,
algae,
plant
products,
emerge
pivotal
agents
biosorption,
offering
sustainable
cost-effective
approach.
There
is
growing
interest
harnessing
local
microbiota
aiming
mitigate
contamination
without
adverse
impacts.
Notably,
both
living
deceased
fungal
biomass
have
garnered
attention
adsorbents
eliminating
solutions.
behavior
presents
numerous
advantages,
warranting
further
fully
exploit
its
potential
endeavors.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Abstract
In
present
study,
15
morphologically
different
fungi
isolated
from
rhizopheric
soils
of
an
industrial
area
were
screened
for
their
Zn
2+
removal
efficiency
aqueous
solution.
Isolate
depicting
highest
potential
was
molecularly
identified
as
Aspergillus
terreus
SJP02.
Effect
various
process
parameters
viz.
biosorbent
dose,
contact
time,
temperature,
agitation
rate,
pH
and
initial
concentration
on
the
fungal
sorption
capacity
studied.
The
exhibited
maximum
10.7
±
0.2
mg
g
−
1
in
60
min.
Desorption
studies
showed
71.46%
recovery
rate
120
min
with
0.01
N
HNO
3
,
indicating
efficient
metal
reuse
subsequent
reutilization
spent
mycosorbents.
Acid
digestion
study
suggested
adsorption
being
primary
mechanism
accounting
87%
removal.
It
further
confirmed
by
FE-SEM
EDX
analysis.
FTIR
analysis
involvement
amino,
hydroxyl,
carbonyl,
phosphate
functional
groups
cell
wall
adsorption.
experimental
results
accordance
tested
isotherm
kinetic
models,
role
physical
Noteworthy,
better
considerably
shorter
equilibration
time
compared
to
previous
reports
advocate
utilization
A.
SJP02
bioremediation
contaminated
wastewater
at
scale.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
The
expanding
population,
rapid
growth
in
urbanization,
and
industry
exacerbate
pollution-related
issues.
Pollution
of
the
soil
water
has
an
impact
on
both
human
health
environment.
Thus,
restoration
cleanup
contaminated
areas
represent
important
technological
environmental
challenge
for
sustainable
development.
Among
various
techniques
used
to
remediate
contaminants,
Mycoremediation,
use
fungi
or
its
derivatives,
is
by
far
most
widely
employed
remove
degrade
metal
metals,
persistent
organic
pollutants,
some
emerging
pollutants.
This
chapter
summarizes
key
aspects
mycoremediation
as
eco-friendly,
economical,
approach
remediation
terrestrial
aquatic
ecosystems.
current
discusses
potential
degrading
contaminants
such
heavy
agricultural
pharmaceutical
wastes,
dyes,
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons.
Likewise,
we
address
major
fungal
species,
their
mechanisms,
applications
mycoremediation.
Afterward,
economic
benefits,
problems,
future
improving
efficiency
are
addressed.
FUDMA Journal of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(2), С. 193 - 208
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Tannery
effluent
poses
significant
risks
to
soil
health,
primarily
through
contamination
with
heavy
metals
like
chromium,
sulphides,
and
persistent
organic
pollutants
(POPs).
These
toxic
substances
inhibit
microbial
activity,
reducing
nutrient
cycling
matter
decomposition
essential
for
fertility.
Beneficial
microorganisms,
including
nitrogen-fixing
bacteria,
are
particularly
affected,
leading
altered
communities
dominated
by
less
advantageous,
metal-tolerant
species.
Accumulation
of
POPs
disrupts
enzymatic
activities,
interferes
plant
root
growth,
complicates
remediation
efforts
due
pollutant
migration
groundwater
potential
entry
into
the
food
chain.
Prolonged
exposure
such
contaminants
diminishes
fertility,
reduces
resilience,
ecosystem
services,
posing
threats
agricultural
productivity
environmental
health.
This
review
was
aimed
outline
what
made
bioremediation
a
superior
treatment
technology
among
other
methods
used
in
remediating
tannery
contaminated
soil.
Efforts
mitigate
impacts
involve
combination
physical,
chemical,
biological
technologies.
Physical
washing,
flushing,
thermal
desorption
focus
on
removing
or
isolating
contaminants,
while
chemical
approaches
as
oxidation,
reduction,
stabilization
transform
harmful
forms
immobilize
them.
Biological
leverages
microorganisms
plants
detoxify
sustainably.
Bioremediation
strategies
aid
bioaugmentation
biostimulation
do
enhance
activity
address
inorganic
effectively
more
than
physical
methods.
Another
excellent
called
phytoremediation
can
also
effectively,
Achieving
better
technique
should
be
coupled
stringent
industrial
regulations,
sustainable
tanning
methods,
stakeholder
awareness
Fermentation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(5), С. 236 - 236
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Yeasts
have
been
extensively
recognized
as
a
type
of
model
microorganism
due
to
their
facile
cultivation,
short
growth
cycle,
and
genetic
stability.
Different
yeast
strains,
such
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
Rhodotorula
mucilaginosa,
exhibited
notable
sorption
capacities
for
heavy
metals
metalloids.
Yeast
employs
diverse
pathways
detoxifying
via
its
cell
walls,
intracellular
organelles,
extracellular
polymeric
substances
(EPSs).
The
wall
has
many
functional
groups
adsorb
metals,
decreasing
concentrations
in
the
environment.
In
regions,
some
proteins
are
capable
transporting
into
biological
metabolic
processes
detoxification.
electrostatic
well
complexation
mechanisms
between
protein
EPSs
is
accepted.
Meanwhile,
mannose
glucose
within
target
sugars
with
metals.
Many
yeasts
can
hence
work
excellent
biomaterials
bioremediation
metal
pollution.
they
be
combined
other
materials
enhance
remediation
efficiency.
This
study
reviews
underlying
cases
yeast-mediated
detoxification,
alongside
highlighting
yeasts’
industrial
applications
materials.