Hypersaline environments are found around the world, above and below ground, and many
are exposed to hydrocarbons on a continuous or a frequent basis. Some surface …

The application of an ever-increasing number of methodological approaches and tools is
positively contributing to the development and yield of bioprospecting procedures. In this …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental concern due to its
ubiquity and longevity. Biodegradation of MPs has garnered significant attention in …

Simple Summary The characterization of microbial communities from Antarctic temporary
meltwater ponds is limited, while they could serve as a source of biotechnologically …

Although biodegradable polyethylene (PE)-based biocomposites reinforced using date palm
fibers have emerged as an eco-friendly alternative to minimize plastic pollution, not much is …

Microorganisms that inhabit the cold Antarctic environment can produce ligninolytic
enzymes potentially useful in bioremediation. Our study focused on characterizing Antarctic …

Abstract Background Quantum Dots (QDs) are fluorescent nanoparticles with exceptional
optical and optoelectronic properties, finding widespread utility in diverse industrial …

Remote sensing, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in particular, can be a valid tool for
assessing the dynamics of cryotic features as frost blisters and to monitor the surface …

Global warming induced sea ice loss increases Arctic maritime traffic, enhancing the risk of
ecosystem contamination from fuel spills and nutrient loading. The impact of marine diesel …

Cold-adapted bacterial strains are potentially valuable for biotechnological applications
involving the production of cold-active enzymes and bioproducts important to various …