Carbon dioxide capture, sequestration, and utilization models for carbon management and transformation.

The elevated level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has become a pressing concern for environmental health due to its contribution to climate change and global warming. Simultaneously, the energy crisis is a significant issue for both developed and developing nations. In response to these challenges, carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization (CCSU) have emerged as promising solutions within the carbon-neutral bioenergy sector.

Isoptericola haloaureus sp. nov., a dimorphic actinobacterium isolated from mangrove sediments of southeast India, implicating biosaline agricultural significance through nitrogen fixation and salt tolerance genes.

Strain MP-1014, an obligate halophilic actinobacterium, was isolated from the mangrove soil of Thandavarayancholanganpettai, Tamil Nadu, India. A polyphasic approach was utilized to explore its phylogenetic position completely. The isolate was Gram-positive, filamentous, non-motile, and coccoid in older cultures.

Integrated bioprocess for carbon dioxide sequestration and methanol production.

Carbon dioxide (CO) poses a significant threat, contributing to global warming and climate change. This study focused on isolating efficient CO-reducing methanogens and methanotrophs for converting methane into methanol. Samples from diverse regions in India were collected and processed, yielding 82 methanogenic and 48 methylotrophic isolates.

Molecular insights of anticancer potential of usnic acid towards cervical cancer target proteins: An validation for novel anti-cancer compound from lichens.

Usnic acid is a marker compound produced from numerous lichens (symbiotic association of mycobiont and phycobiont) possessing higher bioavailability, potent and selective against cancer cells. Usnic acid is an underutilized and well-documented anti-cancer compound from lichens and its activity is not yet documented against cervical cancer. The main aim of the present research is to screen the anti-cancer potential of usnic acid against cervical cancer target proteins.

: An Eco-Friendly Source of Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agroecosystems.

Traditional nanoparticle (NP) synthesis methods are expensive and generate hazardous products. It is essential to limit the risk of toxicity in the environment from the chemicals as high temperature and pressure is employed in chemical and physical procedures. One of the green strategies used for sustainable manufacturing is microbial nanoparticle synthesis, which connects microbiology with nanotechnology.

Removal of As(V) from water using galvanically coupled sacrificial metals.

The Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) is one of the sustainable methods of environmental remediation for groundwater treatment. On using iron as reactive media for PRBs, the longevity of the column is affected by the accumulation of iron corrosion products resulting in permeability reduction. Hence, in this work, iron and zinc are employed as sacrificial metals to remove 50 mg/L As(V) from aqueous solution in an oxic environment, where copper is added as a noble metal.