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View article: Magnetite-enabled self-assembled microbial networks for centimeter-scale electron transfer in a soil bioelectrochemical system
Magnetite-enabled self-assembled microbial networks for centimeter-scale electron transfer in a soil bioelectrochemical system Open
Electroactive biofilms (EABs) play a pivotal role in bioelectrochemical systems (BESs), enabling microbial respiration on solid electrodes. However, the spatial limitations of electron transfer often constrain biofilm development and perfo…
View article: Coupled adsorption–biodegradation of trichloroethylene in groundwater using food waste-derived Polyhydroxyalkanoates (Pha) and pine wood biochar
Coupled adsorption–biodegradation of trichloroethylene in groundwater using food waste-derived Polyhydroxyalkanoates (Pha) and pine wood biochar Open
View article: Field test of a scaled-up bioelectrochemical sequential reductive/oxidative process for chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) remediation from contaminated groundwater
Field test of a scaled-up bioelectrochemical sequential reductive/oxidative process for chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) remediation from contaminated groundwater Open
View article: Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H<sub>2</sub>‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H<sub>2</sub>‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community Open
Biological methanation is increasingly considered for biogas upgrading. Here, the supplementation of conductive magnetite (Fe 3 O 4 ) nanoparticles is investigated as a strategy to enhance H 2 ‐driven biomethanation in a mixed hydrogenotro…
View article: Fishing out microorganisms for bioremediation using metagenomics: Isolation and whole-genome sequencing of the metabolically versatile Rhodococcus erythropolis LP27217 strain from oil spill lake
Fishing out microorganisms for bioremediation using metagenomics: Isolation and whole-genome sequencing of the metabolically versatile Rhodococcus erythropolis LP27217 strain from oil spill lake Open
Isolating microorganisms from oil spill-contaminated environments is essential for advancing bioremediation strategies and discovering novel bioprocesses for hydrocarbon degradation. In this study, we report the isolation of a novel strain…
View article: A Coupled Adsorption–Biodegradation (CAB) Process Employing a Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)–Biochar Mini Pilot-Scale Reactor for Trichloroethylene-Contaminated Groundwater Remediation
A Coupled Adsorption–Biodegradation (CAB) Process Employing a Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)–Biochar Mini Pilot-Scale Reactor for Trichloroethylene-Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Open
Actions for improving water quality are critical and include the remediation of polluted groundwater. The effectiveness of the remediation strategy to remove contamination by chlorinated solvents may be increased by combining physicochemic…
View article: Bioremediation Experience Collected in “Bioengineering in Remediation of Polluted Environments”: A Closing Perspective by Guest Editors
Bioremediation Experience Collected in “Bioengineering in Remediation of Polluted Environments”: A Closing Perspective by Guest Editors Open
The article collection entitled “Bioengineering in Remediation of Polluted Environments” was launched in September 2021 [...]
View article: Evaluation of the biological treatment of a real contaminated groundwater through reductive dechlorination biostimulation
Evaluation of the biological treatment of a real contaminated groundwater through reductive dechlorination biostimulation Open
Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) are common groundwater contaminants due to improper utilization in past industrial activity. Anaerobic reductive dechlorination, where bacteria use CAHs as electron acceptors, is crucial for biorem…
View article: COUPLED ADSORPTION–BIODEGRADATION OF TRICHLOROETHYLENE IN GROUNDWATER USING FOOD WASTE-DERIVED POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHA) AND PINE WOOD BIOCHAR
COUPLED ADSORPTION–BIODEGRADATION OF TRICHLOROETHYLENE IN GROUNDWATER USING FOOD WASTE-DERIVED POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHA) AND PINE WOOD BIOCHAR Open
View article: Freshwater plastisphere: a review on biodiversity, risks, and biodegradation potential with implications for the aquatic ecosystem health
Freshwater plastisphere: a review on biodiversity, risks, and biodegradation potential with implications for the aquatic ecosystem health Open
The plastisphere, a unique microbial biofilm community colonizing plastic debris and microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments, has attracted increasing attention owing to its ecological and public health implications. This review consol…
View article: Anaerobic treatment of groundwater co-contaminated by toluene and copper in a single chamber bioelectrochemical system
Anaerobic treatment of groundwater co-contaminated by toluene and copper in a single chamber bioelectrochemical system Open
Addressing the simultaneous removal of multiple coexisting groundwater contaminants poses a significant challenge, primarily because of their different physicochemical properties. Indeed, different chemical compounds may necessitate establ…
View article: Chemical-physical parameters and microbial community changes induced by electrodes polarization inhibit PCB dechlorination in a marine sediment
Chemical-physical parameters and microbial community changes induced by electrodes polarization inhibit PCB dechlorination in a marine sediment Open
View article: Enrichment of Aerobic and Anaerobic Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria from Multicontaminated Marine Sediment in Mar Piccolo Site (Taranto, Italy)
Enrichment of Aerobic and Anaerobic Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria from Multicontaminated Marine Sediment in Mar Piccolo Site (Taranto, Italy) Open
Marine sediments act as a sink for the accumulation of various organic contaminants such as polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs). These contaminants affect the composition and activity of microbial communities, particularly favoring those capable of…
View article: Toluene-driven anaerobic biodegradation of chloroform in a continuous-flow bioelectrochemical reactor
Toluene-driven anaerobic biodegradation of chloroform in a continuous-flow bioelectrochemical reactor Open
View article: Enhancing the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils with Electrically Conductive Materials
Enhancing the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils with Electrically Conductive Materials Open
Anaerobic bioremediation is a relevant process in the management of sites contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons. Recently, interspecies electron transfer processes mediated by conductive minerals or particles have been proposed as mechani…
View article: Evaluation of a bioelectrochemical reductive/oxidative sequential process for chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) removal from a real contaminated groundwater
Evaluation of a bioelectrochemical reductive/oxidative sequential process for chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) removal from a real contaminated groundwater Open
View article: Microbiome Composition and Dynamics of a Reductive/Oxidative Bioelectrochemical System for Perchloroethylene Removal: Effect of the Feeding Composition
Microbiome Composition and Dynamics of a Reductive/Oxidative Bioelectrochemical System for Perchloroethylene Removal: Effect of the Feeding Composition Open
Chlorinated solvents still represent an environmental concern that requires sustainable and innovative bioremediation strategies. This study describes the microbiome composition of a novel bioelectrochemical system (BES) based on sequentia…
View article: Syntrophy drives the microbial electrochemical oxidation of toluene in a continuous-flow “bioelectric well”
Syntrophy drives the microbial electrochemical oxidation of toluene in a continuous-flow “bioelectric well” Open
Microbial electrochemical technologies (MET) are promising for the remediation of groundwater pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons (PH). Indeed, MET can provide virtually inexhaustible electron donors or acceptors directly in the subs…
View article: Corrigendum: Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Microbial Interactions at the Biocathode of a Bioelectrochemical System Capable of Simultaneous Trichloroethylene and Cr(VI) Reduction
Corrigendum: Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Microbial Interactions at the Biocathode of a Bioelectrochemical System Capable of Simultaneous Trichloroethylene and Cr(VI) Reduction Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.747670.].
View article: Coupled Adsorption and Biodegradation of Trichloroethylene on Biochar from Pine Wood Wastes: A Combined Approach for a Sustainable Bioremediation Strategy
Coupled Adsorption and Biodegradation of Trichloroethylene on Biochar from Pine Wood Wastes: A Combined Approach for a Sustainable Bioremediation Strategy Open
Towards chlorinated solvents, the effectiveness of the remediation strategy can be improved by combining a biological approach (e.g., anaerobic reductive dechlorination) with chemical/physical treatments (e.g., adsorption). A coupled adsor…
View article: Enhancing the biological reductive dechlorination of trichloroethylene with PHA from mixed microbial cultures (MMC)
Enhancing the biological reductive dechlorination of trichloroethylene with PHA from mixed microbial cultures (MMC) Open
View article: Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Microbial Interactions at the Biocathode of a Bioelectrochemical System Capable of Simultaneous Trichloroethylene and Cr(VI) Reduction
Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Microbial Interactions at the Biocathode of a Bioelectrochemical System Capable of Simultaneous Trichloroethylene and Cr(VI) Reduction Open
Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) are attractive and versatile options for the bioremediation of organic or inorganic pollutants, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and Cr(VI), often found as co-contaminants in the environment. The elucidati…
View article: A Microcosm Treatability Study for Evaluating Wood Mulch-Based Amendments as Electron Donors for Trichloroethene (TCE) Reductive Dechlorination
A Microcosm Treatability Study for Evaluating Wood Mulch-Based Amendments as Electron Donors for Trichloroethene (TCE) Reductive Dechlorination Open
In this study, wood mulch-based amendments were tested in a bench-scale microcosm experiment in order to assess the treatability of saturated soils and groundwater from an industrial site contaminated by chlorinated ethenes. Wood mulch was…
View article: Assessment of Long-Term Fermentability of PHA-Based Materials from Pure and Mixed Microbial Cultures for Potential Environmental Applications
Assessment of Long-Term Fermentability of PHA-Based Materials from Pure and Mixed Microbial Cultures for Potential Environmental Applications Open
The use of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) as slow-release electron donors for environmental remediation represents a novel and appealing application that is attracting considerable attention in the scientific community. In this context, here,…
View article: Effects of the Feeding Solution Composition on a Reductive/Oxidative Sequential Bioelectrochemical Process for Perchloroethylene Removal
Effects of the Feeding Solution Composition on a Reductive/Oxidative Sequential Bioelectrochemical Process for Perchloroethylene Removal Open
Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) are common groundwater contaminants due to their improper use in several industrial activities. Specialized microorganisms are able to perform the reductive dechlorination (RD) of high-chlorinated …
View article: Interspecies metabolite transfer and aggregate formation in a co-culture of <i>Dehalococcoides</i> and <i>Sulfurospirillum</i> dehalogenating tetrachloroethene to ethene
Interspecies metabolite transfer and aggregate formation in a co-culture of <i>Dehalococcoides</i> and <i>Sulfurospirillum</i> dehalogenating tetrachloroethene to ethene Open
Microbial communities involving dehalogenating bacteria assist in bioremediation of areas contaminated with halocarbons. To understand molecular interactions between dehalogenating bacteria, we co-cultured Sulfurospirillum multivorans, dec…
View article: Evaluation of a Bioelectrochemical Reductive/Oxidative Sequential Process for Chlorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (Cahs) Removal from a Real Contaminated Groundwater
Evaluation of a Bioelectrochemical Reductive/Oxidative Sequential Process for Chlorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (Cahs) Removal from a Real Contaminated Groundwater Open
View article: Reductive/oxidative sequential bioelectrochemical process for Perchloroethylene (PCE) removal: effect of the applied reductive potential and microbial community characterization
Reductive/oxidative sequential bioelectrochemical process for Perchloroethylene (PCE) removal: effect of the applied reductive potential and microbial community characterization Open
View article: Interspecies metabolite transfer and aggregate formation in a co-culture of <i>Dehalococcoides</i> and <i>Sulfurospirillum</i> dehalogenating tetrachloroethene to ethene
Interspecies metabolite transfer and aggregate formation in a co-culture of <i>Dehalococcoides</i> and <i>Sulfurospirillum</i> dehalogenating tetrachloroethene to ethene Open
Microbial communities involving dehalogenating bacteria assist in bioremediation of areas contaminated with halocarbons. To understand molecular interactions between dehalogenating bacteria, we co-cultured Sulfurospirillum multivorans , de…
View article: Microbial Community Changes in a Chlorinated Solvents Polluted Aquifer Over the Field Scale Treatment With Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate as Amendment
Microbial Community Changes in a Chlorinated Solvents Polluted Aquifer Over the Field Scale Treatment With Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate as Amendment Open
This study investigated the organohalide-respiring bacteria (OHRB) and the supporting microbial populations operating in a pilot scale plant employing poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biodegradable polymer produced by bacteria from waste st…