The contamination of aquatic environments with heavy metals poses a serious threat to fish, potentially leading to diseases or even death. Therefore, there is an urgent need for studies to investigate the adaptability of fish in heavy metal-contaminated environments. Several studies have explored the adaptability of suckermouth catfish () to survive in the contaminated Ciliwung River.
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November 2022
The water quality in the interim wet storage of spent fuel (ISSF) needs to be monitored due to its function as a radiation shield. Water in ISSF pools must be free from microorganisms such as microalgae that live in a radioactive environment. Moreover, particular microalgae are capable of causing corrosion to stainless steel, which is a component of ISSF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe depletion of fossil fuel reserves requires advance anticipation through the search for alternative energy from renewable natural resources. Microalgae have been known as potential organisms for biodiesel feedstock. However, in order to be developed on a large scale, microalgae must have superior traits so that further development becomes more comfortable and cheaper.
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