There is a significant concern about the accessibility of uncontaminated and safe drinking
water, a fundamental necessity for human beings. This concern is attributed to the toxic …

Plastics are widely used for diverse applications due to their versatility. However, their
negative impact on ecosystems is undeniable due to their long-term degradation. Thus …

Bacillus megaterium MNSH1-9K-1 and Microbacterium liquefaciens MNSH2-PHGII-2, 2
nickel-and vanadium-resistant bacteria from mine tailings located in Guanajuato, Mexico …

Bacillus megaterium strain MNSH1-9K-1, isolated from a high-metal content site in
Guanajuato, Mexico, has the intrinsic capacity to remove vanadium (V) and nickel (Ni) from a …

Methods for the treatment of hazardous wastes are based on two main approaches: either
hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy. Biological methods are considered viable environmental …

Metals are among the most prevalent pollutants released into the environment. For these
reasons, the use of biomarkers for environmental monitoring of individuals and populations …

The aim of the present study was to isolate microorganisms able to tolerate Ni2+ and V5+
from different sites located close to a mineral mine in Guanajuato, Mexico, and then to …

Biotechnology for Treatment of Wastes Containing Metals addresses various aspects related
to different wastes that have a metallic content and represent a serious risk for the …

Spent catalysts represent an environmental concern, mainly due to their elevated metal
content. Although conventional treatment methods for spent catalysts are available, they …

Considering the progressive depletion of natural resources and the increasing
environmental pollution, recovery of metals from spent catalysts has been gaining …