• There have been many attempts to find suitable replacements for fluorinated surfactants due to problems related to their bioaccumulation and resistance to biodegradation. (rsc.org)
  • Plastics, due to their inert properties and resistance to biodegradation, have been ravaging ecosystems worldwide and are especially harmful to aquatic wildlife. (engconfintl.org)
  • Engineering PET-degrading enzymes for biorecycling and bioremediation" by En Ze Linda Zhong, Christopher A. Voigt et al. (engconfintl.org)
  • Environmental Microbiome is inviting for consideration: research articles, methodologies, reviews and short papers investigating any aspect of environmental bioremediation involving microbial communities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this collection, Environmental Microbiome is looking for studies that seek to define and provide a better understanding of syntrophic communities capable of bioremediation and have used multi-omic approaches to establish activities and interactions of the microbial members. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Okieimen, F.E. (2005), Bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil-effect of Poultry Droppings and Natural Rubber Processing Sludge: Application on Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons. (tecnoscientifica.com)
  • Biodegradation and bioremediation by definition are different in meaning and, as a result, they must be understood and treated differently. (gtiit.edu.cn)
  • In this study, we used a packed-bed microbial bioreactor to assess the role of the natural soil microbial community during biodegradation of the triazolopyrimidine fungicide, ametoctradin. (ncsu.edu)
  • It was found that biodegradation of ametoctradin in both ex vivo soils and in vitro in the bioreactor correlated with an increase in the relative abundance of Burkholderiales, well characterized microbial degraders of xenobiotic compounds. (ncsu.edu)
  • With the aid of an appropriate microbial substrate, microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are chemical reactor systems that produce electricity from the biodegradation of organic materials. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Particularly welcome are studies of microbial communities colonising pollutants such as plastics and microplastics with a defined role in their biodegradation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The rate of biodegradation of pollutants and microbial potential metabolic activity were exceptionally high in rhizosphere of plants. (ut.ee)
  • There is a need to understand the microbial response to diverse oil types in freshwater environments due to the lack of research into this topic. (mtu.edu)
  • Metabolite profiles produced during in vitro ametoctradin degradation were similar to the metabolite profiles obtained during environmental fate studies and demonstrated the degradation of 81% of the parent compound in 72 hours compared to a half-life of 2 weeks when ametoctradin was left in the soil. (ncsu.edu)
  • A fundamental assumption of this report is that wastewater used to recharge the ground water must receive a sufficiently high degree of treatment prior to recharge so as to minimize the extent of any degradation of native ground water quality, as well as to minimize the need for and extent of additional treatment at the point of extraction. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Degradation by microbes depends not only on the presence of degradative enzymes , but also on a wide range of environmental parameters such as ambient temperature, nutrients status and pH. (omicsonline.org)
  • The latter observations contradict earlier studies of the biodegradation of dissolved lignin and point to the need for re-assessment of lignin degradation kinetics in well-mixed riverine systems, particularly when such lignin components are derived from thermally altered plant material that may exist in a form more labile than that in highly processed riverine DOM. (usm.edu)
  • Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation , 4 (1), 29-36. (vtt.fi)
  • Itävaara, M & Vikman, M 1996, ' An overview of methods for biodegradability testing of biopolymers and packaging materials ', Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation , vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 29-36. (vtt.fi)
  • challenge to identify biodegradation processes. (nationalacademies.org)
  • This study highlights the need for continued research on changes in photoreactivity of acid-impacted aquatic ecosystems in response to browning and subsequent impacts on photochemical processes. (syr.edu)
  • Recharge by infiltration takes advantage of the natural treatment processes, such as biodegradation of organic chemicals, that occur as water moves through soil. (nationalacademies.org)
  • This chapter covers an overview of biodegradation, factors and challenges associated with biodegradation processes, involvement of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in biodegradation, and biodegradable nanomaterials. (intechopen.com)
  • Bioaugmentation aims to use the capacities of specific bacterial strains inoculated into sites to enhance pollutant biodegradation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Though the degradability by a microorganism can be achieved in laboratory condition, the cleaning up of the pollutant at any site needs additional information and knowledge of the physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of the site to allow any success to be achieved. (gtiit.edu.cn)
  • Fluoranthene is one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 's 16 priority pollutant PAHs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biodegradation of plastics can be achieved by enabling microorganisms in the environment to metabolize the molecular structure of plastic films to produce an inert humus-like material that is less harmful to the environment. (woodstock-online.com)
  • Rate of Biodegradation of Crude Oil by Microorganisms isolated from Oil Sludge Environment. (tecnoscientifica.com)
  • To achieve better removal efficiencies, further studies on the functions of the microorganisms are needed. (elsevierpure.com)
  • In addition, microorganisms may also work in the form of biofilm to carry out the function to detoxify the toxic environmental chemicals. (gtiit.edu.cn)
  • Publishing on IntechOpen allows authors to earn citations and find new collaborators, meaning more people see your work not only from your own field of study, but from other related fields too. (intechopen.com)
  • Identification of such plant species has led environmental researchers to realize the potential for using these plants for remediation of contaminated soil and wastewater. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normally, each of these source waters needs to be subjected to some kind of pretreatment before being introduced into the soil or aquifer. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Such environmental microbiomes can interact at different trophic levels and with a range of higher organisms including, protozoans, microarthropods and nematodes, for example, including well-known interactions with key ecosystems players such as earthworms in soil. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Eymar, E. (2015).Combination of Biochar Amendment and Mycoremediation for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Immobilization and Biodegradation in Creosote-contaminated Soil. (tecnoscientifica.com)
  • The result of biodegradation by the bacteria was determined by undertaking high-performance liquid chromatography of the metabolites produced. (intechopen.com)
  • Our results demonstrate that in most locations in the Great Lakes, a common group of bacteria can be expected to respond to the oil exposure indicating the potential for oil biodegradation throughout the Great Lakes. (mtu.edu)
  • Just in the same way that the human gut microbiome is essential for breakdown of plant polymers and critical for helping to supply our nutritional needs then so is the earth's microbiome essential for a healthy environment to aid in the recycling of nutrients from natural and anthropogenic sources. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The time needed for complete biodegradation of polymers in nature is impossible to predict with laboratory tests and should be studied in vivo . (vtt.fi)
  • Past experience has indicated that indigenous organisms are often the best adapted to survive in the environmental conditions present and consortia will emerge with capabilities to degrade pollutants and work in coordination with other groups in that environment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, the drive for sustainable development must address environmental pollution by removing pollutants, restoring polluted areas, or using without affecting the unpolluted areas [ 1 ]. (intechopen.com)
  • Environmental biotechnology (EB) can play a positive and an important role in detoxifying and eliminating pollutants, and cleaning up the contaminated sites of ecosystems, but the development of any EB is based largely on the scientific knowledge and results of (micro)biology and chemistry, and then application mainly by engineering and management. (gtiit.edu.cn)
  • Often polluted environments are a complex mixture or organic and inorganic contaminants, which can strongly attach to the environmental matrix. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To that end, flagship researchers led by Alberto Bianco, an organic chemist at the French National Research Council in Strasbourg, have looked in detail at the biodegradation of graphene oxide by an enzyme. (phys.org)
  • Fourier transform infrared spectrometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis indicated that the X-3B biodegradation process first involved the interruption of the conjugated double-bond, resulting in aniline, benzodiazepine substance, triazine, and naphthalene ring formation. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The continual energy needs for aeration and sludge control make aerobic wastewater treatment techniques like the activated sludge process and trickling filters unsustainable. (alliedacademies.org)
  • 4]The most accurate standard test method for anaerobic environments is the ASTM D5511 - 02 Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High-SolidsAnaerobic-Digestion Conditions. (woodstock-online.com)
  • 5] Another standard test method for testing in anaerobic environments is the ASTM D5526 - 94(2002) Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Accelerated Landfill Conditions,[6] this test has proven extremely difficult to perform. (woodstock-online.com)
  • Several tests are needed to determine the fate of the polymer under real conditions and to study its biodegradability in different environments. (vtt.fi)
  • Both food and water supplies are likely contaminated with microplastics, and we need technologies to decrease formation of microplastics and remove these particulates from the environment. (engconfintl.org)
  • By choosing our lab, you gain access to a team that is fully committed to delivering exceptional biodegradation and compostability testing services. (errl.co.in)
  • For some cases, lab studies may not be needed when a body of peer-reviewed published studies documents that the compounds are easily and commonly biodegraded. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Currently, a solution might be found through the synthesis of new classes of fluorinated compounds that possess reduced environmental impact by following the recommended strategies for their greener and safer design. (rsc.org)
  • Analytical method was developed and validated for the determination of profenofos and λ-cyhalothrin in bacterial medium to monitor the intended biodegradation of both compounds. (omicsonline.org)
  • Graphene and its various compounds may be biocompatible, but very little has been reported about biodegradation. (phys.org)
  • Recently, a PETase enzyme from the bacterium Ideonella sakaiensi s was shown to facilitate PET biodegradation, albeit at slow rate. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Unlike other labs that offer a wide range of testing services, our lab is solely dedicated to biodegradation and compostability testing. (errl.co.in)
  • Furthermore, current chapter extensively discusses the most recent applications of biodegradable nanomaterials that have recently been explored in the areas of food packaging, energy, environmental remediation, and nanomedicine. (intechopen.com)
  • Youth have astute observations about site-specific personal and environmental factors that contribute to littering and marine debris, and they have a strong potential to act as change agents in communities. (bepress.com)
  • one or more pieces of evidence showing that the biodegradation potential is actually realized in the field. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The most difficult evidence to gather is the third type-showing that the biodegradation potential demonstrated in the laboratory is being realized in the field. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Multivariate statistical analyses revealed the potential relevance of photo-biodegradation in driving changes in "Φ" _"app,1O2" and "Φ" _("app,3" 〖"DOM" 〗^"*" ) and prioritized five bulk DOM optical and redox properties that best explained the variations in "Φ" _"app,1O2" and "Φ" _("app,3" 〖"DOM" 〗^"*" ) along the watershed terrestrial-aquatic continuum. (syr.edu)
  • Based on this information, the potential of Pseudomonas fluorescens (UCP 1514) on the desulfurization of dibenzothiphene was studied, in order to use it for reducing the sulfur content of diesel oil in compliance with environmental regulations. (intechopen.com)
  • Conventional processing methods of CFA are known to pose significant environmental challenges, including the leaching of hazardous materials, emission of toxic gases, and the high energy consumption needed to extract the value-added components. (researchgate.net)
  • By making research easy to access, and puts the academic needs of the researchers before the business interests of publishers. (intechopen.com)
  • Researchers published a study in Environmental Research and Public Health outlining the impact of petroleum oil lubricants on soils, groundwater, vegetation, wildlife, and human health. (azocleantech.com)
  • The development and commercial exploitation of graphene is at an early stage, and its environmental, health and safety risks are being investigated by researchers linked with Europe's Graphene Flagship. (phys.org)
  • Protein engineering efforts have all been done in E. coli , despite the complications imposed by the need for the release of intracellularly produced enzyme variants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As new filters and associated regulations are developed to prevent fiber release from washing machines, there emerges a need to manage the collected waste, for which the only current options are combustion or landfill. (researchgate.net)
  • If you are the author of this article, you do not need to request permission to reproduce figures and diagrams provided correct acknowledgement is given. (rsc.org)
  • Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. (acs.org)
  • Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology , 52 (6), 856-863. (seafdec.org)
  • Reportedly, ester-based oils are the most common environmentally accepted lubricant in the market, due to their non-toxicity and effective biodegradation. (azocleantech.com)
  • If you are an author contributing to an RSC publication, you do not need to request permission provided correct acknowledgement is given. (rsc.org)
  • Overall, this chapter provides a synopsis of how the involvement of nanotechnology would benefit the process of biodegradation. (intechopen.com)
  • citation needed] Some of the most common plant species that have shown the ability to remove toxins from water via rhizofiltration: Sunflower Indian Mustard Tobacco Rye Spinach Corn Parrot's Feather Iris-leaved Rush Cattail Saltmarsh bulrush Scirpus Robustus Rhizofiltration is cost-effective for large volumes of water having low concentrations of contaminants that are subjected to stringent standards. (wikipedia.org)
  • Photodegradation and (photo-)biodegradation also shifted the energy distribution of 3DOM* in different directions. (syr.edu)
  • Energy is a fundamental requirement for man's comfort and basic needs of everyday life. (hindawi.com)
  • The national energy drivers of all countries globally are energy security, environmental protection, and economic growth. (hindawi.com)
  • It is predicted that fossil fuel sources like coal, gas, and oil are headed for depletion within the next 10 decades, hence the need for alternative sources of energy [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The increasing use of fossil fuels and environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and climate change has generated interest in biogas as an alternative renewable energy resource [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • As technology advances and there is a greater need to increase the energy efficiency of machines, there is also a need for improved lubricants. (azocleantech.com)
  • Finally, the study suggests which modifications need to be applied to the current version of the Energy Label to improve its effectiveness. (degruyter.com)
  • Interactions with youth in Pinellas County Florida add insights into a growing body of research on environmental education and marine debris prevention. (bepress.com)
  • Examining Youth Perceptions and Social Contexts of Litter to Improve Marine Debris Environmental Education" Environmental Education Research Vol. 25 Iss. (bepress.com)
  • As PhD students, we found it difficult to access the research we needed, so we decided to create a new Open Access publisher that levels the playing field for scientists across the world. (intechopen.com)
  • Research sponsored by petroleum producers has found petroleum diesel better for car engines than biodiesel[citation needed]. (solarnavigator.net)
  • The flagship is a large international consortium of academic and industrial partners, part-funded by the European Commission, that focuses on the need for Europe to address the big scientific and technological challenges through long-term, multidisciplinary research efforts. (phys.org)
  • Therefore, widespread control procedures and studies are needed. (azocleantech.com)
  • Increasing environmental and policy concerns and measures have generated increasing interest in the use of biomass resources as renewable feedstock for electricity generation, fuel production, chemical processing, and hydrogen production [ 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In general, textile wastewater is treated by chemical treatment techniques which are expensive and need many chemical applications [ 4 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Semi-coke is oil shale chemical industry solid waste that causes severe environmental problems in Estonia. (ut.ee)
  • In chemical terms, the dispersibility of graphene oxide depends on the oxygen groups present on the graphene surface, and this in turn relates to biodegradation. (phys.org)
  • This well referenced, instructive, and clinically accurate guide provides everything you need to know about the safe and effective use of medicinal herbs. (enhesa.com)
  • Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is the world's most abundant polyester plastic, and its ongoing accumulation in nature is causing a global environmental problem. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Environmental persistence and accumulation are key issues when it comes to the exploitation of graphene-based materials, and safely disposing of these and other engineered materials at the end of their useful lives is of particular interest. (phys.org)
  • Youth showed high initial awareness of the effects of marine debris on the environment but showed less understanding about the role of watersheds and biodegradation in marine litter issues. (bepress.com)
  • To reduce littering, education and outreach programs need to (1) provide opportunities for ongoing assessment of complex marine debris topics, (2) align visual and written or verbal messages, (3) reduce actor/observer bias related to littering behaviors, and (4) support adult role models. (bepress.com)
  • Hence, a suitable nicotine sensor capable of detecting nicotine in real-time is needed to continuously measure nicotine exposure and to monitor smokers. (azosensors.com)
  • Due to the huge negative environmental impact of PET products, efficient recycling strategies need to be designed to "close the loop"' to reduce dependence on petroleum feedstocks and decrease economic loss through single-use practices. (engconfintl.org)
  • Biodegradation is the most viable alternative for numerous health and environmental issues associated with non-biodegradable materials. (intechopen.com)
  • The United States, with its hippocampal eine and molecular biodegradation, is most health gods. (opticasoftware.com)
  • The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) mandates that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) shall assess whether adequate information on health effects is available for the priority hazardous substances. (enhesa.com)
  • The VO 2 can even respond to nicotine in the presence of other environmental gases such CO, H 2 , CH 4 , H 2 S, NO 2, etc. (azosensors.com)
  • To predict how the carbon cycle may respond to climate change, we need to determine the origin, dynamics, and fate of this abundant and slowly cycling component in the carbon cycle. (nature.com)
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