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An In Vitro Study of the Effects of Temperature and pH on Lead Bioremoval Using Serratia marcescens
(MDPI, 2023)
Heavy metal contamination of water is a widespread problem in Peru and represents a potential threat to the ecosystem. Bacteria are an ecological alternative to treating these effluents. This research aims to determine the ...
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Use of Kiwi Waste as Fuel in MFC and Its Potential for Use as Renewable Energy
(MDPI, 2023)
This research aimed to use kiwi waste as fuel to generate bioelectricity through microbial fuel cells. It was possible to generate an electrical current and voltage peaks of 3.807 ± 0.102 mA and 0.993 ± 0.061 V on day 11, ...
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Green Energy Generated in Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells Using Tomato Waste
(MDPI, 2023)
This research used tomato waste as a substrate (fuel) in Single Chamber-Microbial Fuel Cells (scMFC) on a small scale. The electrochemical properties were monitored, the functional groups of the substrate were analyzed by ...
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Arsenic Biosorption by the Macroalgae Chondracanthus chamissoi and Cladophora sp.
(MDPI, 2022-09)
The biosorption of arsenic (As) with macroalgae has aroused much interest as a clean and
low-cost technology. To evaluate arsenic biosorption by Chondracanthus chamissoi and Cladophora sp., approximately 5 kg of algae was ...
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Microbial Biosensors for Wastewater Monitoring: Mini-Review
(MDPI, 2022-10)
Research on the use of microbial biosensors for monitoring wastewater contaminants is a topic that covers few publications compared to their applicability in other fields, such as biomedical research. For this reason, a ...
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Impact of Dragon Fruit Waste in Microbial Fuel Cells to Generate Friendly Electric Energy
(MDPI, 2023-04-27)
Pollution generated by the misuse of large amounts of fruit and vegetable waste has become a major environmental and social problem for developing countries due to the absence of specialized collection centers for this ...
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In Vitro Compatibility of Three Native Isolates of Trichoderma with the Insecticide Chlorpyrifos
(MDPI, 2023-01-06)
The compatibility between biocontrol agents and pesticides seems to be a sustainable control strategy in agriculture. Therefore, the in vitro compatibility of three native isolates of Trichoderma was evaluated in three ...
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Use of Wastewater and Electrogenic Bacteria to Generate Eco-Friendly Electricity through Microbial Fuel Cells
(MDPI, 2023-07-06)
Power generation and wastewater treatment are two great challenges for sustainable development. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a sustainable alternative that can generate bioelectricity in the bioremediation process of ...
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Lignin-Degrading Bacteria in Paper Mill Sludge
(MDPI, 2023-04-29)
The effluents generated in the paper industry, such as black liquor, have a high content of lignin and other toxic components; however, they represent a source of lignin-degrading bacteria with biotechnological potential. ...
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In Vitro Effect of Molasses Concentration, pH, and Time on Chromium Removal by Trichoderma spp. from the Effluents of a Peruvian Tannery
(MDPI, 2023-05-11)
The effluents generated by the tannery industry have a high content of chromium and other toxic elements, representing a potential threat to ecosystems. An eco-friendly alternative to treat these effluents is the use of ...
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