Algae as an emerging source of bioactive pigments

AK Patel, FPJB Albarico, PK Perumal, AP Vadrale… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Algae have been identified as natural producer of bioactive commercial pigments. To
perform photosynthesis, algae use pigments to harvest sunlight energy. The pigments found …

Ecotoxicology of the herbicide paraquat: effects on wildlife and knowledge gaps

SE Donaher, P Van den Hurk - Ecotoxicology, 2023 - Springer
Paraquat (PQ) is an organic herbicide introduced to the commercial market in 1962 and
since linked to a variety of human health effects, including lung fibrosis, liver tumors, and …

Direct extracellular electron transfer for high electricity production by a new type of marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp. HDY2

Z Xie, C Yang, XY Yu, O Wang, J Tang, F Liu - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
A growing number of autotrophic microalgae have been found to have extracellular electron
transfer (EET) capabilities. However, the mechanism and function of EET pathway in …

Enantioselectivity and mechanisms of chiral herbicide biodegradation in hydroponic systems

Z Sun, M Dzakpasu, D Zhang, G Liu, Z Wang, M Qu… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
This study demonstrates the enantioselective removal dynamics and mechanisms of the
chiral herbicide metolachlor in a hydroponic system of Phragmites australis. It presents the …

Environmental efficacy of polyethylene microplastics: Enhancing the solidification of CuO nanoparticles and reducing the physiological toxicity to peanuts

H Sun, H Zhang, L Li, J Wen, X Li, H Mao… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics and metal-based nanoparticles (NPs) are environmental pollutants that have
attracted significant attention. However, there have been relatively few studies on the …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid detection of paraquat residues in fruit samples using mercaptoacetic acid functionalized Au@ AgNR SERS substrate

M Lv, N Hussain, DW Sun, H Pu - Microchemical Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
An optimum SERS performance is mainly dependent on the development of innovative
substrates that show high spectral reproducibility and stability. The current study involves the …

Engineering biotic-abiotic hybrid systems for solar-to-chemical conversion

W Song, X Zhang, W Li, B Li, B Liu - Chem, 2024 - cell.com
Constructing biotic-abiotic hybrid systems for solar energy conversion receives growing
interest owing to their sustainable and eco-friendly approach to producing chemicals. The …

The responses and tolerance of photosynthetic system in Chlorella vulgaris to the pharmaceutical pollutant carbamazepine

J Chang, P Wei, M Tian, Y Zou, S Zhang - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Screening for sensitive toxicological indicators and understanding algal tolerance to
pharmaceutical contaminants (PhCs) are essential for assessing PhCs risk and their …

Xanthophyll-Rich Extract of Phaeodactylum tricornutum Bohlin as New Photoprotective Cosmeceutical Agent: Safety and Efficacy Assessment on In Vitro …

A Smeriglio, J Lionti, M Ingegneri, B Burlando… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The nutritional and health properties of algae make them perfect functional ingredients for
nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications. In this study, the Phaeodactylum tricornutum …

Unveiling the hazards: comprehensive assessment of paraquat herbicide's toxicity and health effects

HM Flafel, M Rafatullah, J Lalung, S Al-Sodies… - Euro-Mediterranean …, 2024 - Springer
Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide commonly used to control weeds and unwanted
vegetation in various agricultural, horticultural, and industrial settings. It is a contact …