Bacterial biofilm and extracellular polymeric substances in the treatment of environmental pollutants: beyond the protective role in survivability
KU Mahto, M Priyadarshanee, DP Samantaray… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Increased tolerance to toxic pollutants and enhanced degradation capabilities of the
bacterial biofilm is often attributed to the matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) …
bacterial biofilm is often attributed to the matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) …
Environmental effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: a review
Abstract The Deepwater Horizon oil spill constituted an ecosystem-level injury in the
northern Gulf of Mexico. Much oil spread at 1100–1300 m depth, contaminating and …
northern Gulf of Mexico. Much oil spread at 1100–1300 m depth, contaminating and …
[HTML][HTML] Microbes on a bottle: substrate, season and geography influence community composition of microbes colonizing marine plastic debris
S Oberbeckmann, AM Osborn, MB Duhaime - PLoS One, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Plastic debris pervades in our oceans and freshwater systems and the potential ecosystem-
level impacts of this anthropogenic litter require urgent evaluation. Microbes readily colonize …
level impacts of this anthropogenic litter require urgent evaluation. Microbes readily colonize …
Metal and organic pollutants bioremediation by extremophile microorganisms
P Giovanella, GAL Vieira, IVR Otero… - Journal of hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
Extremophiles comprise microorganisms that are able to grow and thrive in extreme
environments, including in an acidic or alkaline pH, high or low temperatures, high …
environments, including in an acidic or alkaline pH, high or low temperatures, high …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing the impacts of oil-associated marine snow formation and sedimentation during and after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Abstract The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest in US history, unprecedented for
the depth and volume of oil released, the amount of dispersants applied, and the …
the depth and volume of oil released, the amount of dispersants applied, and the …
Using dispersants after oil spills: impacts on the composition and activity of microbial communities
Dispersants are globally and routinely applied as an emergency response to oil spills in
marine ecosystems with the goal of chemically enhancing the dissolution of oil into water …
marine ecosystems with the goal of chemically enhancing the dissolution of oil into water …
Fallout plume of submerged oil from Deepwater Horizon
The sinking of the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico led to uncontrolled emission of
oil to the ocean, with an official government estimate of∼ 5.0 million barrels released …
oil to the ocean, with an official government estimate of∼ 5.0 million barrels released …
Marine oil biodegradation
Crude oil has been part of the marine environment for millions of years, and microbes that
use its rich source of energy and carbon are found in seawater, sediments, and shorelines …
use its rich source of energy and carbon are found in seawater, sediments, and shorelines …
[HTML][HTML] Concepts and methods to access novel antibiotics from actinomycetes
Actinomycetes have been proven to be an excellent source of secondary metabolites for
more than half a century. Exhibiting various bioactivities, they provide valuable approved …
more than half a century. Exhibiting various bioactivities, they provide valuable approved …
Recent advances in chemical and biological degradation of spilled oil: a review of dispersants application in the marine environment
Growing concerns over the risk of accidental releases of oil into the marine environment
have emphasized our need to improve both oil spill preparedness and response strategies …
have emphasized our need to improve both oil spill preparedness and response strategies …