[HTML][HTML] Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics in shrimp: mechanisms of plastic particle and contaminant distribution and subsequent effects after uptake

A Timilsina, K Adhikari, AK Yadav, P Joshi… - Science of the Total …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
To date, previous studies have reported the adverse effects of microplastics (MPs) and
nanoplastics (NPs) on both freshwater and marine organisms. However, the information on …

[HTML][HTML] Bacterial biofilm attachment to sustainable carriers as a clean-up strategy for wastewater treatment: A review

A Lago, V Rocha, O Barros, B Silva… - Journal of Water Process …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment using biofilm technology with sustainable carriers contributes towards
the circular bioeconomy. The use of renewable biological materials and wastes as novel …

Fully Biodegradable Packaging Films for Fresh Food Storage Based on Oil‐Infused Bacterial Cellulose

G Chen, K Wang, P Chen, D Cai, Y Shao… - Advanced …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Fully biodegradable packaging materials are demanded to resolve the issue of plastic
pollution. However, the fresh food storage performance of biodegradable materials is …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of cadmium and chromium heavy metals from aqueous medium using composite bacterial cellulose membrane

IS Mir, A Riaz, JS Roy, J Fréchette, S Morency… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) membranes produced from biomass are emerging as an eco-
friendly solution for water decontamination. The abundance of hydroxyl groups and the high …

Microbial induced wettability alteration with implications for Underground Hydrogen Storage

M Boon, I Buntic, K Ahmed, N Dopffel, C Peters… - Scientific reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
Abstract Characterization of the microbial activity impacts on transport and storage of
hydrogen is a crucial aspect of successful Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS). Microbes …

Biofilm carriers for anaerobic ammonium oxidation: mechanisms, applications, and roles in mainstream systems

D Gao, Y Li, H Liang - Bioresource Technology, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The anaerobic ammonium oxidation (ANAMMOX) process was proposed as the most
promising nitrogen removal process. Biofilm carriers were demonstrated to effectively …

Enhancing mechanical and biomedical properties of protheses-surface and material design

R Shah, B Gashi, S Hoque, M Marian… - Surfaces and …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The long-term success of prosthetics greatly relies on the biomechanical/medical properties
of the implanted material. Inadequate biocompatibility or poor wear resistance can lead to …

Active film preparation using pectin and polyphenols of watermelon peel and its applications for super-chilled storage of chilled mutton

Z Guo, S Wu, J Lin, H Zheng, H Lei, Q Yu, W Jiang - Food Chemistry, 2023‏ - Elsevier
We investigated the effect of active packaging films prepared by pectin (WMP) and
polyphenols (WME) obtained from watermelon peel on the quality of chilled mutton during …

Biofilm formation as a method of improved treatment during anaerobic digestion of organic matter for biogas recovery

RDA Cayetano, GB Kim, J Park, YH Yang, BH Jeon… - Bioresource …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The efficiency of anaerobic digestion could be increased by promoting microbial retention
through biofilm development. The inclusion of certain types of biofilm carriers has …

Surface engineering of a superamphiphilic, self-growing fibrous Janus membrane prepared from mycelium

J Cavalcante, G Szekely - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
The increasing demand for effective oil–water separation materials has encouraged the
exploration of sustainable and ecofriendly solutions. In this study, we investigate the surface …