Lignocellulosic material has drawn significant attention among the scientific community due
to its year-round availability as a renewable resource for industrial consumption. Being an …

The efficient performance of cell-immobilized biochar in removing paraquat (PQ) from
contaminated water is described in this work. Pseudomonas putida was immobilized onto …

The biomixture is the major constituent of a biopurification system and one of the most
important factors in its efficiency; hence the selection of the components is crucial to ensure …

The application of pyrethroids and carbamates represents an environmental risk and may
exert adverse effects on beneficial microorganisms such as Trichoderma, which contribute to …

Biopurification system (BPS) or biobeds are low-cost system for decontamination of on-farm
generated pesticide waste. A biobed contains a mixture of soil, lignocellulosic biomass and …

Polyethylene, one of the most used petroleum-derived polymers, causes serious
environmental pollution. The ability of Pleurotus ostreatus to degrade UV-treated and …

Background: Soil microorganisms are exposed to herbicides after treatment, which leads to
their interaction. The result of this interaction may be the degradation of the herbicides by the …

Paraquat (1, 10-dimethyl-4, 4-bipyridinium dichloride; PQ) is a free-radical producing
herbicide that affects cell membranes and can upset the environmental balance of …

DOI. 10.21931/RB/2021.06. 02.28 Resumen: La carbamazepina (CBZ), un fármaco
psiquiátrico, antiepiléptico; mayormente utilizado en la actualidad para tratar enfermedades …

A nivel mundial, el inadecuado manejo de los residuos está generando el deterioro
acelerado del planeta y, Costa Rica no es la excepción. Con el objetivo de aislar y purificar …