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Immobilization of Heavy Metals by Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Key Mechanisms, Driving Factors, and Research Advances
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Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are increasingly recognized as promising biogenic matrices for heavy metal immobilization, but their role is still frequently interpreted through...
Antibiofilm Activity and Chemical Profiling of Marine Bacterial Extracts with Antifouling Potential
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Marine biofouling remains a continuous problem in aquaculture and the maritime industry, which leads to the development of eco-sustainable antifouling agents. In the present study, ten marine...
Modeling Multiscale Architecture of Biofilm Extracellular Matrix and Its Role in Oxygen Transport
05/07/2026 -
Conceptual ‘resistance‐in‐series' model using cell‐capsule approach is introduced to investigate oxygen transport in the extracellular matrix. Bacterial capsule as a separate, distinct...
mZVI‐Enhanced Mixed Nitrogen Removal in Klebsiella oxytoca via Coordinated Electron Transfer and Metabolic Reprogramming
01/07/2026 -
Microscale zero‐valent iron (mZVI) enhances mixed nitrogen removal by Klebsiella oxytoca through coupled extracellular redox stimulation and intracellular metabolic activation. Fe0 corrosion...
Acid‐Triggered, Enzyme‐Enabled EPS‐Degrading Nanoplatform With Enhanced In Situ Retention for Intravenous Biofilm Therapy
18/06/2026 -
A pH‐responsive, charge‐adaptive nanosystem penetrates biofilm barriers by switching to a cationic surface, self‐aggregating at acidic infection sites, and coupling NIR‐triggered photothermal...
Experimental and Numerical Modal Analysis of Composite Sandwich Structures Using Surfboards as Model Systems
14/06/2026 -
This article presents an experimental and numerical modal investigation of composite sandwich structures using surfboards as model systems. By comparing different core materials and reinforcement...
Production and Structural/Physicochemical Characteristics of Exopolysaccharides from the Halotolerant Strain Oceanobacillus sp. DT-Z6
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Halotolerant strains isolated from extreme environments rely on exopolysaccharides (EPSs) to maintain cellular integrity under high salinity and ensure survival under harsh conditions. Although...
Recent Advances in Laccase‐Based Nanobiocatalysts for Sustainable Bioremediation Applications
29/04/2026 -
Laccases are the most common multicopper oxidase (EC 1.10.3.2); as a result, they have attracted great interest as natural cleaners for environmental bioremediation purposes. However, the fragile...
Bioprospecting of Sphingobium yanoikuyae SS02 for Exopolysaccharide Production: Optimization, Characterization, and Therapeutic Profiling
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In the present study, an exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing bacterial strain was isolated and identified as Sphingobium yanoikuyae SS02 using 16 S rRNA gene sequencing. Optimization of...
Lactilactobacillus curvatus TH19-7: a broad-spectrum antimicrobial probiotic targeting skin pathogens and mitigating infection-associated dermal damage in vitro
23/02/2026 -
The increasing demand for functional foods has stimulated research on probiotic strains with health-promoting properties. This study investigated the biofunctional traits of the putative...
Mixed sorbent in miniaturized stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction for the determination of gut microbiome metabolites in plasma samples
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An analytical method for the simultaneous determination of three gut microbiome metabolites related to the gut-brain axis (trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), phenylacetylglutamine (PAG), and...
Geometric Optimization and Mechanical Performance Enhancement of Auxetic Structures for High‐Impact Applications Through Fused Deposition Modeling
03/01/2026 -
This study explores the mechanical performance of three auxetic structures, identifying a re‐entrant‐star hybrid as the most effective for impact absorption. Finite element simulations and...
A Biotechnological Platform Based on the Newly Isolated Streptococcus thermophilus D4 to Obtain Viable Biomass and Exopolysaccharides for Enterocytes Wound Healing
15/09/2025 -
Optimizing media for potential probiotic Streptococcus thermophilus biomass and exopolysaccharide production was achieved using design of experiments. This was followed by process development in...
Photothermal Polyurethane Composite Foam: Enhanced Bionic Honeycomb Columnar Structure, Expanded Polystyrene Granules, and Spacer Fabric for Body Protection
15/07/2025 -
Bionic polyurethane foam with honeycomb columnar structure is engineered by integrating expanded polystyrene particles, spacer fabrics, and a titanium nitride photothermal layer. The composite...
Isolation of Anammoxosomes From the Aggregate Culture of Ca. Brocadia Sapporoensis and Assembly of Ladderane Liposomes
07/05/2025 -
Ladderane lipids in anammox bacteria can find use in artificial liposomes for drug delivery. This study developed the isolation of ladderane‐rich anammoxosome organelles from previously challenging...
Influence of Produced Water and Light Irradiation on the Composition of Exopolysaccharide Produced by L. amnigena Evaluated by Raman Spectroscopy
30/04/2025 -
Changes in the composition of the EPS produced by L. amnigena in different culture media and irradiated by Laser or LED light sources and studied using Raman spectroscopy showed peaks of fucose,...
