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View article: Pathogenicity and virulence factors of Escherichia coli discovered using next generation sequencing technologies and proteomics
Pathogenicity and virulence factors of Escherichia coli discovered using next generation sequencing technologies and proteomics Open
Escherichia coli is a gastrointestinal bacterium previously known for its commensal activities in the human digestive systems. Their occurrence in drinking water and natural water sources has been used as a faecal pollution footprint or ma…
View article: The pivotal role of omics technologies in the production of third and fourth generation biodiesel
The pivotal role of omics technologies in the production of third and fourth generation biodiesel Open
View article: Facile synthesis of activated carbon from macadamia nut shells and its application for the removal of phthalate esters from drinking water
Facile synthesis of activated carbon from macadamia nut shells and its application for the removal of phthalate esters from drinking water Open
Herein, the removal of phthalate esters (PAEs) from drinking water using powdered activated carbon (PAC) is reported. Advanced and state-of-the-art techniques were utilised to ascertain the physico-chemical properties of activated carbon a…
View article: Ecological and genomic perspectives on fungal plastic biodegradation: Research progress, opportunities and challenges
Ecological and genomic perspectives on fungal plastic biodegradation: Research progress, opportunities and challenges Open
View article: Metagenomic assembled dataset of potentially polyethylene terephthalate-degrading microcosms enriched from seawater, cow dung, and landfill soil
Metagenomic assembled dataset of potentially polyethylene terephthalate-degrading microcosms enriched from seawater, cow dung, and landfill soil Open
We present a dataset of 99 prokaryotic metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) derived from 180-day culture-enrichment microcosms of seawater, landfill soil, and cow dung, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the sole carbon source. The re…
View article: Assessment of the water quality and microbial regrowth in drinking water treatment plants and the distribution network
Assessment of the water quality and microbial regrowth in drinking water treatment plants and the distribution network Open
View article: Assessing biosorbent materials for antibacterial properties and filtration efficiency for potential application in wastewater treatment
Assessing biosorbent materials for antibacterial properties and filtration efficiency for potential application in wastewater treatment Open
This study investigates the efficacy of certain biosorbents as a filtration method to reduce chlorination and its costs in wastewater treatment. A two-step filtering process was used, with each phase containing 200 mL of bacterially contam…
View article: Dynamics and Insights into the Unique Ecological Guild of Fungi in Bacteria-Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters
Dynamics and Insights into the Unique Ecological Guild of Fungi in Bacteria-Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters Open
Anaerobic digesters host a variety of microorganisms, and they work together to produce biogas. While bacterial and archaeal communities have been well explored using molecular techniques, fungal community structures remain relatively unde…
View article: Antibiotic resistance genes profile of selected drinking water treatment plants in South Africa as impacted by different treatment stages
Antibiotic resistance genes profile of selected drinking water treatment plants in South Africa as impacted by different treatment stages Open
Water treatment plants treat raw water making it suitable for consumption. Treatment stages are linked to the quality status of the treatment. The classes of antibiotic resistance genes as impacted by treatment stages remain under explored…
View article: A catalog of metagenomes and metagenome-assembled genomes from culture-enrichment microcosms containing polyethylene as carbon source
A catalog of metagenomes and metagenome-assembled genomes from culture-enrichment microcosms containing polyethylene as carbon source Open
We present a data set detailing enrichment microbial consortia degrading polyethylene (PE) plastic. Derived from 180-day microcosm incubations using landfill soil, seawater, and cow dung, the data set includes three metagenomes and 23 meta…
View article: Water Treatment Stage Impacts on the Occurrence of Bacteriological Indicators and their Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index
Water Treatment Stage Impacts on the Occurrence of Bacteriological Indicators and their Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index Open
Constant monitoring of the bacteriological indicators of drinking water and the associated Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) index as impacted by seasonal variations and different stages of Drinking Water Treatment Plants (DWTPs) may as…
View article: Occurrence, persistence, and removal of contaminants of emerging concern through drinking water treatment processes – A case study in South Africa
Occurrence, persistence, and removal of contaminants of emerging concern through drinking water treatment processes – A case study in South Africa Open
View article: Metagenomics datasets of water and sediments from eutrophication-impacted artificial lakes in South Africa
Metagenomics datasets of water and sediments from eutrophication-impacted artificial lakes in South Africa Open
View article: Impact of Thermal Pretreatment on the Physicochemical Characteristics and Biomethane Yield Potential of Solid Slaughter Waste from High-Throughput Red Meat Abattoirs Valorized as a Potential Feedstock for Biogas Production
Impact of Thermal Pretreatment on the Physicochemical Characteristics and Biomethane Yield Potential of Solid Slaughter Waste from High-Throughput Red Meat Abattoirs Valorized as a Potential Feedstock for Biogas Production Open
Rapid urbanization worldwide results in high demand for meat products, which in turn result in high numbers of animals being slaughtered for human consumption to meet food security demands, especially in low-income countries such as South …
View article: Occurrences and implications of pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in different stages of drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems
Occurrences and implications of pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in different stages of drinking water treatment plants and distribution systems Open
View article: TRACKING BACTERIA AND FUNGI DIVERSITY FROM NATURAL WATER SOURCES TO DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS – A REVIEW
TRACKING BACTERIA AND FUNGI DIVERSITY FROM NATURAL WATER SOURCES TO DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS – A REVIEW Open
The complete removal of bacterial and fungal communities found in natural water sources by drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) is a global issue of concern as many of these microbes are passed down to the end users through the drinking…
View article: Insights into the Core Fungal Community Dynamics in Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters
Insights into the Core Fungal Community Dynamics in Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters Open
View article: Characterization of the physicochemical composition of anaerobically digested (digestate) high throughput red meat abattoir waste in South Africa and the determination of its quality as a potential biofertilizer
Characterization of the physicochemical composition of anaerobically digested (digestate) high throughput red meat abattoir waste in South Africa and the determination of its quality as a potential biofertilizer Open
View article: WASH and drinking water quality considerations in schools in reflection of the sustainable development goals – a review
WASH and drinking water quality considerations in schools in reflection of the sustainable development goals – a review Open
Poor drinking water quality has been linked to negative health outcomes across the world. Drinking water quality is an essential part of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Safe WASH in schools is linked with the achievement of sus…
View article: Appraisal of the Temporospatial Migration and Potential Ecotoxicity of Phthalic Acid Esters in Municipal Effluents, Rivers and Dam—A Catchment-Wide Assessment
Appraisal of the Temporospatial Migration and Potential Ecotoxicity of Phthalic Acid Esters in Municipal Effluents, Rivers and Dam—A Catchment-Wide Assessment Open
Herein, the catchment-wide temporal dynamics and potential ecotoxicological risk of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in aquatic ecosystems were assessed. Specifically, water samples were collected for a period of six consecutive months from sev…
View article: Fellowship of the Spring: An initiative to document and protect the world's oases
Fellowship of the Spring: An initiative to document and protect the world's oases Open
View article: Bioaugmentation potential of inoculum derived from anaerobic digestion feedstock for enhanced methane production using water hyacinth
Bioaugmentation potential of inoculum derived from anaerobic digestion feedstock for enhanced methane production using water hyacinth Open
View article: Treatment of real tannery wastewater using facile synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Experimental results and geochemical modeling
Treatment of real tannery wastewater using facile synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Experimental results and geochemical modeling Open
Tannery wastewater (TWW) is a toxic and hazardous effluent that causes great harm to receiving ecosystems if released untreated. Here, magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO-NPs), synthesized from low-cost and readily available magnesite, were…
View article: Shotgun metagenomics of water and sediments from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa
Shotgun metagenomics of water and sediments from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa Open
This dataset presents a collection of Metagenome-Assembled Genomes (MAGs) derived from shotgun metagenomic sequencing of water and sediment samples collected from two artificial lakes in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.Background:The …
View article: Multivariate Analysis of Enriched Landfill Soil Consortiums Provide Insight on the Community Structural Perturbation and Functioning During Low-Density Polyethylene Degradation
Multivariate Analysis of Enriched Landfill Soil Consortiums Provide Insight on the Community Structural Perturbation and Functioning During Low-Density Polyethylene Degradation Open
View article: Assessing the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the microbial quality of an urban water catchment and the associated probability of waterborne infections
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the microbial quality of an urban water catchment and the associated probability of waterborne infections Open
View article: Challenges and avenues for acid mine drainage treatment, beneficiation, and valorisation in circular economy: A review
Challenges and avenues for acid mine drainage treatment, beneficiation, and valorisation in circular economy: A review Open
View article: Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on the Microbial Quality of an Urban Water Catchment and the Associated Probability of Waterborne Infections
Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on the Microbial Quality of an Urban Water Catchment and the Associated Probability of Waterborne Infections Open
View article: Awareness and product knowledge of service stakeholders involved in the importation and distribution of HCFC-22 in Botswana
Awareness and product knowledge of service stakeholders involved in the importation and distribution of HCFC-22 in Botswana Open
Environmental problems such as global warming, ozone depletion and climate change remain universal subjects of concern, with baneful effects on both the environment and human health. The consumption and venting of ozone depleting substance…
View article: Performance of Activated Mgo Nanopowder on the Treatment of Real Tannery Wastewater: Complementing Experimental Results with a Geochemical Model
Performance of Activated Mgo Nanopowder on the Treatment of Real Tannery Wastewater: Complementing Experimental Results with a Geochemical Model Open