Sorption and Removal of Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Brackish Water by Hydrophobic Sorbents Immobilized with Fungi

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Filamentous fungi for sustainable remediation of pharmaceutical compounds, heavy metal and oil hydrocarbons

Soumya Ghosh et al.

Summary: This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest research in bioremediation with filamentous fungi, with a focus on pharmaceutical compounds, heavy metal treatment, and oil hydrocarbons mycoremediation. It discusses the various cellular mechanisms and processes involved in bioremediation, including bio-adsorption, bio-surfactant production, and enzymatic processes. The review also presents the species diversity of filamentous fungi used in pollutant removal and the beneficial byproducts they produce, and mentions the challenges, future prospects, and innovative technologies for enhancing fungi's abilities in wastewater remediation.

FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2023)

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Article Engineering, Marine

Removal of Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Brackish Water by Natural and Modified Sorbents

Tatjana Paulauskiene et al.

Summary: This study evaluates the remediation efficiency of brackish water polluted with crude oil, marine diesel oil (MDO), and lubricating oil using different sorbents. The results show that the sorbents can increase the evaporation of oil and water, reduce the dissolved oil in water, and retain the absorbed proportion of lubricating oil and partially of MDO, indicating effective remediation.

JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2022)

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From Surface Water to the Deep Sea: A Review on Factors Affecting the Biodegradation of Spilled Oil in Marine Environment

Hernando Pactao Bacosa et al.

Summary: This paper reviews recently published articles on the factors affecting the biodegradation of spilled oil in coastal-marine environments. It examines the effects of various environmental variables such as temperature, oxygen level, pressure, shoreline energy, salinity, and pH on oil degradation. The study found that higher temperature, exposure to sunlight, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, shoreline energy, and diverse hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms can increase oil degradation rates, while higher initial oil concentration and seawater pressure can lower degradation rates. Limited information on the influences of seawater pH and salinity on oil degradation calls for further research.

JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2022)

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Analysis of the Competitiveness of the Performance of Baltic Ports in the Context of Economic Sustainability

Vaidas Gaidelys et al.

Summary: Baltic Seaports are key players in the sustainable global transport infrastructure, with the Port of Klaipeda serving as an important hub connecting East-West transport corridors. Through periodic investments and modernization, these ports are able to compete with neighbouring ports and strive for leadership positions in the Baltic Sea region.

SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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