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38 articles for “Bioremediation”
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Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering Synergy for Environmental Remediation
Abstract: This study delves into the selection of bioremediation strategies tailored to the type and extent of contamination, highlighting the critical role of harmonizing nature's mechanisms with precision engineering. It explores the design and optimization of bioremediation systems, emphasizing reactor design, process control, and resource efficiency. Furthermore, it investigates the integration of microbial consortia and genetic engineering to enhance the efficacy of environmental remediation, presenting cutting-edge technologies that leverage the power …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Investigation on the Viability and Performance of Justicia Carnea Plant Extracts Treated on Crude Oil Remediation in Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the viability and the performance of Justicia carnea plant extracts treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soils sample obtained from the Otari community in Abua Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded, total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Biokinetic Model of Crude Oil degradation: The Integration of Moringa-Alcohol-Water Root Extracts
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to study the crude oil degradation on the effect of moringa-alcohol-water root extracts. In different soils environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The mass of moringa in alcohol and water used for this research work is 500g and 600g. In all cases the decrease with increase in the period of exposure (Time) for remediation of the contaminated soil types studied for the first order rate …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Investigation into the Kinetics of Biodegradation of Crude Oil Hydrocarbon in Different Soil Types Using Aloe Vera
Abstract: A pilot study was conducted on three different soil type contaminated with crude oil bio-simulated with Aloe vera juice to examine the effect of the stimulant on the rate of degradation of the crude oil by the indigenous microbes. Soil contaminated with crude is deficient of the essential nutrients which are needed to boast the activities of the microbes which feed on the crude. These nutrients are found in Aloe …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Evaluating Remedy of Oil Polluted Environment Using Fermented Cassava Liquid
Abstract: A 28-day experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of fermented cassava liquid in the bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soils. Three soil types, namely clay, sandy-loamy, and swampy soils, were examined. Cassava liquid was fermented for six days to allow sufficient microbial growth before being introduced into the contaminated soil samples. Uninoculated contaminated soil served as the control. Soil samples were collected at one-week intervals throughout the study for …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Articulating Precarious Waters: A Critical Review of Pharmaceutical Contaminants, Their Pathways, and Ecological–Health Risks in the Aquatic Systems of Bihar, India
Abstract: The article examines the emerging yet under-documented issue of pharmaceutical contaminants in Bihar’s aquatic environment, focusing on their types, occurrence, sources, and implications for ecology and human health. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products-including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, beta‑blockers, and hormones – are conceptualized as pseudo-persistent pollutants because continuous inputs from households, healthcare facilities, and diffuse anthropogenic activities sustain their presence in surface water and groundwater despite individual compounds having …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–51 Read article
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Evaluation of Michaelis-Menten Constants of TPH Degradation on Clay Soil
Abstract: The degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in petroleum-contaminated clay soil remains a major environmental concern, particularly in regions with limited remediation options. This study investigates the enzymatic kinetics of TPH biodegradation using Michaelis-Menten modeling in the presence of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extracts as biostimulants. Fourteen bioreactors containing 2000g of contaminated clay soil were prepared with 100ml of crude oil and treated with varying doses (100ml, 200ml, and 300ml) of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Investigation on the Characteristics of Chromolaena Odorata (Awolowo leaf) in Petroleum Hydrocarbon Degradation in Loamy Soil Environment
Abstract: The application of Chromolaena odorata (Awolowo leaf), processed into powder form, was used as a biostimulant for petroleum hydrocarbon degradation and mitigation in a loamy soil environment. In this investigation, the physicochemical and microbial characteristics of the sample were determined, as presented in this research, including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total nitrogen (T.N), total phosphorus (T.P), potassium (K), total organic carbon, and P. fluorescence. Corynebacterium sp., Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Acinetobacter iwoffi, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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The Potential of Bacterial Nanoparticles in Vermicast: Facilitating Microplastic Biodegradation for Environmental Remediation
Abstract: Globally, the plastic pollution has become a major issue that poses a major threat to the soil ecosystem. Plastic degradation is a quite challenging process as plastic persists in the environment for longer durations causing harm to surrounding flora and fauna. Polyethylene is most abundantly found as a contaminant in the environment. It may enter the food chain causing harm to health. The dynamics of microplastic pollution in soils, as …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Zn2+ Biosorption Efficiency of a Nostoc sp. Isolated From a Coal Mine in Sohra, Meghalaya
Abstract: A Nostoc isolate obtained from a coal mine at Sohra in Meghalaya was evaluated for biosorption potential for Zn2+ which was one of the metal ions besides Cu2+, Cd2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Pb2+ found in water samples collected from the site. Zn2+ uptake potential of the cyanobacterium was analyzed calculating amount of ions removed by the isolate from Zn2+ supplemented media using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The organism recorded a …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article
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Bioaccumulation, Bioconcentration, and Biomagnification: Justification for Expediting the Clean-up of Contaminated Mangroves in Ogoniland
Abstract: Mangroves, which once served as natural reservoir of beneficial seafood to the inhabitants of ogoniland, an oil-rich community in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, now, pose serious ecological and health risks to the people. Crude oil exploration and exploitation in this region have brought about increased release of harmful chemical substances into these mangrove environments. These chemicals build up in the native flora and fauna associated with the ecosystem …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Study on the Significance of Water Treatment Using Activated Carbon from Palm Bunch Fiber
Abstract: Activated carbon produced from palm bunch fibers was investigated for water treatment with the aim to improve water quality for industrial consumption and not for humans and animal consumption. Dominantly the activated carbon produced from palm bunch fiber was used for treatment of industrial effluent water and the application is environmental friendly. The high alkali concentration in the activated carbon improved the pH level of the treated water from 4.03 …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Computation of Biokinetic Parameters of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Degradation using Vernonia amygdalina Stem
Abstract: This investigation showcases the computation of biokinetic parameters of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation using Vernonia amygalina stem as bio-stimulant for the remediation of contaminants in loamy soil environment. The research revealed decrease in TPH degradation with increase in contact time and the percentage reduction was computed. The result shows TPH (100 dosage) > TPH (75g dosage) > TPH (50g dosage) > TPH (25g dosage) > TPH (control sample) and the …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–38 Read article
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Genetically Modified Crop Plants: A Review
Abstract: Genetically Modified (GM) crop plants have revolutionized agriculture by offering numerous benefits such as increased crop yields, enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, and improved tolerance to environmental stresses. This review delves into the advancements in biotechnology that have paved the way for the development and adoption of GM crop plants. The utilization of recombinant DNA technology, involving the transfer of desired genes into plant genomes, has enabled the creation …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Mathematical Modelling of the Effect of Functional Parameters of Temperature on Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to examine the effect of functional parameters of temperature on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons. The developed model was related to Monod’s equation and the microbial growth rate was monitored, predicted and simulated with variation on the functional parameters. The result obtained revealed increase in the microbial growth rate with increase in the functional parameter values. The maximum specific microbial growth rate was constant as well as …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Experimental-based Study of Justicia carnea and Moringa oleifera Extract on Crude oil Remediation of Contaminated Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the comparison of the performance of Justicia carnea and Moringa oleifera plants extract treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soil. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded,total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, total soil organic matter were examined. Twenty one (21) batch reactors were used for …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 7–23 Read article
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Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Selected Enzyme Activities: A Case Study from Nekede Dumpsite, Nigeria
Abstract: This study assessed the influence of solid waste disposal on soil physicochemical parameters in Nekede dumpsite Owerri, Imo state Nigeria. The study area is a solid waste dumpsite located between latitude 5° 25' 59.99"N and longitude 7°01'60.00"E DMS coordinates along No. 1 old Nekede road and beside the Otamiri river. The study area was partitioned into four (4) quadrants while facing the river with samples collected at three (3) different …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Study of Heavy Metal ion adsorption from Synthetic Wastewater with the help of biomass and analysis of Mathematical Model
Abstract: The biofilm matrix is a mixture of secreted polymers, metabolites and nutrients ingested, lysis solution products, and even particle debris. This matrix, which is polyanionic by nature, is essential for the activated carbon of metal cations. In this study, the heavy metal adsorption mechanism in biofilms is modelled in one spatial dimension. The numerical method is a free-boundary value issue for nonlinear parabolic and quadratic partial differential equations. Parabolic equations …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–56 Read article