4.7 Article

Halotolerant bacterial biofilms for desalination and water treatment: a pilot study

相关参考文献

注意:仅列出部分参考文献,下载原文获取全部文献信息。
Article Plant Sciences

PHYTOREMEDIATION CAPABILITIES AND ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES' ACTIVITIES OF TWO HALOPHYTIC SHRUBS CAPPARIS DECIDUA AND HALOXYLON SALICORNICUM FROM CHOLISTAN DESERT, PAKISTAN UNDER SALINITY STRESS

Muhammad Rafay et al.

Summary: Salt-affected soils pose a significant challenge to plant biomass production. This study evaluated the response of two halophytic shrub species to salinity stress. The results showed that Haloxylon salicornicum was more salt tolerant than Capparis decidua, exhibiting higher leaf numbers and chlorophyll contents. Haloxylon salicornicum also had higher Na+ uptake and lower K+ concentration. The activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase decreased with increasing salinity. These species can be used for phytoremediation of salt-affected soils and restoration of desert vegetation.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Impact of varying levels of soil salinity on emergence, growth and biochemical attributes of four Moringa oleifera landraces

Fatima Farooq et al.

Summary: Salinity significantly affects emergence, growth, and biochemical traits of moringa landraces, with lower salinity levels being more favorable. Higher salinity levels hinder root and leaf development. Seedling fresh and dry weights, as well as length, perform best at lower salinity levels. MRB performs better overall compared to MFB and MPB among moringa landraces.

PLOS ONE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Halotolerant biofilm-producing rhizobacteria mitigate seawater-induced salt stress and promote growth of tomato

Md. Manjurul Haque et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that biofilm-producing rhizobacteria have the ability to promote plant growth, enhance antioxidant defense, and alleviate salt stress. These rhizobacteria can help plants increase biomass accumulation and improve their stress tolerance under saline conditions.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

Article Microbiology

Automated 16S Sequencing Using an R-Based Analysis Module for Bacterial Identification

Kerstin Locher et al.

Summary: In this study, a fast, simplified, and largely automated protocol for 16S sequencing was validated using 99 clinical bacterial isolates. The protocol combines real-time PCR and automated amplicon sequencing, with sequence analysis and result interpretation performed using an automated R-based script. The protocol achieves a high accuracy rate of nearly 99% compared to routine laboratory identification methods. This simplified sequencing protocol is suitable for frontline clinical microbiology laboratories.

MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Decarbonized and circular brine management/valorization for water & valuable resource recovery via minimal/zero liquid discharge (MLD/ZLD) strategies

Argyris Panagopoulos et al.

Summary: Brine from desalination, salt lakes, and industrial activities has received global attention due to its negative impact on the environment. Current disposal methods are unsustainable, and thus brine treatment and valorization is considered a promising strategy to eliminate discharge and recover valuable resources. While traditional technologies have limitations, novel technologies such as forward osmosis and membrane distillation show promise in treating high salinity brine. Extracting major ions and scarce metals from brine is technically feasible and offers economic opportunities. To make brine treatment systems more eco-friendly, renewable energy sources should be integrated. In addition to water, minerals, salts, metals, and energy can be harvested from brine, including salinity gradient power. Further research and development efforts are needed to promote brine valorization and resource recovery for a CO2-free and circular global economy.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Process simulation and analysis of high-pressure reverse osmosis (HPRO) in the treatment and utilization of desalination brine (saline wastewater)

Argyris Panagopoulos

Summary: High-pressure reverse osmosis (HPRO) is a promising technology for desalination and valorization of brine effluents. By adjusting the recovery rate, feed brine temperature, and pressure, energy consumption can be reduced and permeate flow rate and concentration can be increased.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Water-energy nexus: desalination technologies and renewable energy sources

Argyris Panagopoulos

Summary: Rapid population growth and industrialization have led to a significant decline in freshwater supply, making desalination an important solution to water scarcity. However, challenges such as hyper-saline by-products and high costs hinder the widespread adoption of desalination systems. Renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuels for powering desalination plants. This review analyzes desalination technologies and renewable energy sources, discussing current challenges and future research directions.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2021)

Article Microbiology

Mining Saline Soils to Manifest Plant Stress-Alleviating Halophilic Bacteria

Yalavarthi Nagaraju et al.

CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Article Ecology

Factors Influencing Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Natural Forests at the Biome Scale

Ying Li et al.

FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2018)

Article Microbiology

Biofilm formation in moderately halophilic bacteria is influenced by varying salinity levels

Aisha Waheed Qurashi et al.

JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY (2012)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Investigating the effect of patulin, penicillic acid and EDTA on biofilm formation of isolates from dental unit water lines

Iram Liaqat et al.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2008)