Selenium is an essential trace element for many organisms, including humans, but it is
bioaccumulative and toxic at higher than homeostatic levels. Both selenium deficiency and …

To meet the global challenges of elemental sustainability a holistic approach to the
extraction, use and recovery of precious and critical metals must be developed. Biosorption …

Groundwater contaminated with nitrate has prompted a flurry of research studies around the
world in the recent years to address this burning environmental issue. The common …

A genetically modified Pichia pastoris strain overexpressing a metal-resistant variant of
cytochrome b5 reductase enzyme was developed for silver and selenium biosorption and for …

Background Selenium-enriched mushrooms represent an important daily source of
selenium in food products. Selenium is an essential micronutrient that enhances various …

During the last few decades, contamination of selenium (Se) in groundwater has turned out
to be a major environmental concern to provide safe drinking water. The content of selenium …

Selenium is an important element that is required for humans, animals, plants and other life
forms. Selenium is naturally present in the Earth's crust and its worldwide distribution has led …

In this study, an amine-rich gel (ARAS) was prepared by chemically altering Acacia senegal
(AS). ARAS acts as an adsorbent for selenium. Owing to the introduction of amino functional …

In the present study, the biosorption of selenium ion onto dried biomass of baker's yeast,
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in an aqueous system was investigated. An optimization of …

After major pollution by nitrates and pesticides, soils and groundwater in some parts of the
world are now facing the emergence of a third major issue of selenium (Se) contamination …