Agroindustrial and food processing residues valorization for solid-state fermentation processes: A case for optimizing the co-production of hydrolytic enzymes.

In the pursuit of sustainability, managing agro-industrial and food processing residues (AFR) efficiently is crucial. This study proposes a systematic approach to convert AFR into valuable products via solid-state fermentation (SSF). Using fungal enzyme production as a case study, this adaptable methodology suits any SSF bioprocess.

Process performance improvement for the simultaneous production of ligninolytic enzymes in solid culture using agricultural wastes through the Taguchi method.

Despite a large amount of published research on the production of ligninolytic enzymes, the latter are not yet being applied to combat environmental pollution. No cost-effective process has been developed to date. This study describes an improvement of the solid-state fermentation procedure for the production of ligninolytic enzymes via Phanerochaete chrysosporium ATX by applying the Taguchi method and using an agro-industrial waste as substrate.

Synthetic dyes biodegradation by fungal ligninolytic enzymes: Process optimization, metabolites evaluation and toxicity assessment.

This work aimed to provide information that contributes to establishing environmental-friendly methods for synthetic dyes' degradation. The potential decolorization capacity of the crude enzymatic extract produced by Phanerochaete chrysosporium CDBB 686 using corncob as a substrate was evaluated on seven different dyes. Critical variables affecting the in-vitro decolorization process were further evaluated and results were compared with an in-vivo decolorization system.

[Clinical research training in dentistry: analysis of the current status].

The collegiate and university realms--which include lectures, students, clinical and scientific sessions--is open to growth. Furthermore, it has opened gates for new currents of thought and planted hopes for the growth and development of professors who, apart from mastering their specialty, may be familiar with didactics and directly or indirectly engage in full-time research, so that their lecturing and promotions may partially depend on the number and quality of their published works, preferably on scientific research.

[Transmission of pathogenic microorganisms and control of infectious disease in the dental office].

The present work underlines the importance of adequate hygiene in odontological practice, through three basic factors: the dentist, the patient and the environment, in as much as sufficient risks exist as to justify taking all pertinent measures to counteract.