In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and trapping them, but ...

you could accelerate removal of undesired compounds by adding a specific strain to the existing bacterial consortium in the treatment plants," Aga says. "Bioaugmentation is a promising method that has ...

One of the key approaches to phenol biodegradation involves the use of specific bacterial strains that can metabolize phenol as their sole carbon source. For instance, a study isolated Rhodococcus ...

Additionally, through electron microscopy, they observed tears and cracks on the surface of the degraded polyethylene, confirming the biodegradation process caused by the enzyme. The research team ...

The biodegradation of explosive compounds ... of explosives but also increased the diversity of beneficial bacteria capable of breaking down these compounds. Another study explored the ...

Biodegradable materials, including polymers, degrade naturally, reducing pollution and offering eco-friendly solutions for ...