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In ruminant nutrition, there is an increasing interest for ingredients that do not compete with human nutrition. Ruminants are specialists in digesting carbohydrates in plant cell walls; therefore lignocellulosic biomass has potential in ruminant nutrition..

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King Oyster · 1994 · Journal Article · FEMS microbiology reviews

Progress in biopulping of non-woody materials: chemical, enzymatic and ultrastructural aspects of wheat straw delignification with ligninolytic fungi from the genus Pleurotus

During screening of basidiomycetes for wheat straw delignification, considerable lignin degradation with a limited attack to cellulose was attained with Pleurotus eryngii. Straw solid-state fermentation (SSF) was optimized, and the enzymatic mechanisms for lignin degradation were investigated..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · ACS nano

Antifungal Performance and Mechanisms of Carbon Quantum Dots in Cellulosic Materials.

Cellulosic materials, which are widely utilized in daily life, are highly susceptible to fungal degradation. However, commercial fungicides are usually toxic, posing severe threats to human health and the environment, highlighting the necessity of developing eco-friendly antifungal agents for cellulosic materials..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Comparative Study · ChemSusChem

Comparative analysis of Polyethylene-Degrading Laccases: Redox Properties and Enzyme-Polyethylene Interaction Mechanism.

Laccases that oxidize low-density polyethylene (LDPE) represent a promising strategy for bioremediation purposes. To rationalize or optimize their PE-oxidative activity, two fundamental factors must be considered: the enzyme's redox potential and its binding affinity/mode towards LDPE..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Comparative Study · New biotechnology

Comparative transcriptomics of CAZy enzymes in white- and brown-rot agaricomycetes: Evolutionary insights into lignocellulose degradation and the relevance of GH16 glycoside hydrolase functional divergence.

White-rot and brown-rot fungi (WRF and BRF, respectively) decompose lignocellulose, the main structural component of plant biomass, through distinct mechanisms. This study examines the transcriptomic responses of three WRF species (Pleurotus ostreatus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, and Heterobasidion irregulare) and….

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Data Paper · Data in brief

Data-driven high-performance liquid chromatography method for the simultaneous analysis of disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate in mushrooms.

With the growing demand for high-throughput analyses that can detect diverse molecules with varying physicochemical properties in shorter times, researchers are increasingly focused on developing or modifying analytical methods..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · The journal of physical chemistry. B

Exploring Catechol Binding to Laccase with Insights into Enzyme Dynamics for Biosensing Applications.

There is growing interest in using enzymatic sensors and bioreactors for detecting and removing toxic compounds. Phenolic pollutants like catechol are a major concern, and laccase, a versatile oxidase, has been widely employed for catechol degradation due to its strong binding affinity..

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Snow Fungus · 2025 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Genome biology and evolution

Massive Gene Loss in the Fungus Sporothrix epigloea Accompanied a Shift to Life in a Glucuronoxylomannan-based Gel Matrix.

Fungi are well-known for their ability to both produce and catabolize complex carbohydrates to acquire carbon, often in the most extreme of environments. Glucuronoxylomannan (GXM)-based gel matrices are widely produced by fungi in nature and though they are of key interest in medicine and pharmaceuticals, their….

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Enoki · 2025 · Comparative Study · Ultrasonics sonochemistry

The effects of three physical modifications on the structural and functional characteristics of soluble dietary fibers: comparison among ultrasound, ball milling and cold plasma treatments.

This work studied three physical modifications, including ultrasound (US), ball-milling (BM), and cold plasma (CP) on Flammulina velutipes soluble dietary fibres (FV-SDF) regarding the structural and functional properties..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Comparative Study · Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

Deep Learning-Based Classification of Macrofungi: Comparative Analysis of Advanced Models for Accurate Fungi Identification.

This study focuses on the classification of six different macrofungi species using advanced deep learning techniques. Fungi species, such as Amanita pantherina, Boletus edulis, Cantharellus cibarius, Lactarius deliciosus, Pleurotus ostreatus and Tricholoma terreum were chosen based on their ecological importance and….

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Turkey Tail · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of hazardous materials

Inhibit or promote? Trade-off effect of dissolved organic matter on the laccase-mediator system.

A biocatalytic system comprising fungal laccase and mediators can generate phenol radicals and efficiently eliminate various triarylmethane dyes. This study systematically explores the kinetic impact of dissolved organic matter (DOM), represented by humic substance (HS consisting of 90% fulvic acid, from lignite), on….

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Phytomedicine: international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

A tri-herb formulation protects against ethanol-induced mouse liver injury and downregulates mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase 1.

BACKGROUND: A tri-herb formulation comprising Ganoderma (the dried fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum), Puerariae Thomsonii Radix (the dried root of Pueraria thomsonii) and Hoveniae Semen (the dried mature seed of Hovenia acerba) -GPH for short- has been using for treating liver injury; however, the pharmacological….

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Chaga · 2023 · Journal Article · Chemistry & biodiversity

Antifungal Activity of Cadinane-Type Sesquiterpenes from Eupatorium adenophorum against Wood-Decaying Fungi.

The present study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activities of Eupatorium adenophorum against four strains of wood-decaying fungi, including Inonotus hispida, Inonotus obliquus, and Inonotus cuticularis. Bioguided isolation of the methanol extract of E..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Polymers

Antifungal Activity of Chitosan/Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Blend Electrospun Polymeric Fiber Mat Doped with Metallic Silver Nanoparticles.

In this work, the implementation of advanced functional coatings based on the combination of two compatible nanofabrication techniques such as electrospinning and dip-coating technology have been successfully obtained for the design of antifungal surfaces..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of basic microbiology

Application of solid-state fermentation using mushrooms for the production of animal feed.

The increasing growth of agroindustrial activity resulting in excessive amounts of agriwaste has led to the accumulation of a large quantity of lignocellulosic residues all over the world, in particular in deforestation initiatives for the removal of invasive trees in South Africa..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Biodegradation

Biological control of some wood-decay fungi with antagonistic fungi.

One of the most important biological factors that damage wood materials are wood-decay fungi (WDF). Chemical preservatives have traditionally been the most effective method for controlling WDF.

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)

Cellulose Nano Crystals (CNC) as Additive for a Bio-Based Waterborne Acrylic Wood Coating: Decay, Artificial Weathering, Physical and Chemical Tests.

Wood coatings prolong the service life of wood-based products, but they are usually of synthetic origin. The aim of the present article is to reduce the fossil-based compounds in a commercial waterborne acrylic coating by CNC addition and to test its performance..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Scientific reports

Characterization and nutritional valorization of agricultural waste corncobs from Italian maize landraces through the growth of medicinal mushrooms.

The research investigates the potential use of maize cobs (or corncobs) from five genotypes, including the B73 inbred line and four locally cultivated landraces from Northern Italy, as substrate for implementing Solid State fermentation processes with four Medicinal Mushrooms (MMs)..

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Zhu Ling · 2023 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemical Profile Determination and Quantitative Analysis of Components in Oryeong-san Using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS and UPLC-TQ-MS/MS.

In this study, a method to both qualitatively and quantitively analyze the components of Oryeong-san (ORS), which is composed of five herbal medicines (Alisma orientale Juzepzuk, Polyporus umbellatus Fries, Atractylodes japonica Koidzumi, Poria cocos Wolf, and Cinnamomum cassia Presl) and is prescribed in traditional….

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2023 · Journal Article · Archives of toxicology

Coenzyme Q0 defeats NLRP3-mediated inflammation, EMT/metastasis, and Warburg effects by inhibiting HIF-1α expression in human triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Coenzyme Q0 (CoQ0) is a derivative quinone from Antrodia camphorata (AC) that exerts anticancer activities. This study examined the anticancer attributes of CoQ0 (0-4 µM) on inhibited anti-EMT/metastasis and NLRP3 inflammasome, and altered Warburg effects via HIF-1α inhibition in triple-negative breast cancer….

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of magnetic resonance (San Diego, Calif.: 1997)

Combination of peak-picking and binning for NMR-based untargeted metabonomics study.

In NMR-based untargeted metabolomic studies, 1H NMR spectra are usually divided into equal bins/buckets to diminish the effects of peak shift caused by sample status or instrument instability, and to reduce the number of variables used as input for the multivariate statistical analysis..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Polymers

Design of a 3D Amino-Functionalized Rice Husk Ash Nano-Silica/Chitosan/Alginate Composite as Support for Laccase Immobilization.

Recycling of agro-industrial waste is one of the major issues addressed in recent years aimed at obtaining products with high added value as a future alternative to traditional ones in the per-spective of a bio-based and circular economy..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

Detection of Acetaminophen in Groundwater by Laccase-Based Amperometric Biosensors Using MoS2 Modified Carbon Paper Electrodes.

The use of enzyme-based biosensors for the detection and quantification of analytes of interest such as contaminants of emerging concern, including over-the-counter medication, provides an attractive alternative compared to more established techniques..

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Snow Fungus · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Determination of bacterial toxin toxoflavin and fervenulin in food and identification of their degradation products.

A method using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) was developed for the determination of toxoflavin and fervenulin in 6 types of food.The limits of detection (LODs, S/N ≥ 3) of toxoflavin and fervenulin reached 12 µg/kg and 24 µg/kg, respectively.The recoveries ranged….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · BioMed research international

Determination of Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Selected Pleurotus spps.

The global demand for good quality food is going to be increased gradually. Mushrooms are broadly used as healthy nutritious meals.

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology

Effect of GR24 concentrations on tetracycline and nutrient removal from biogas slurry by different microalgae-based technologies.

A biogas slurry composed of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and antibiotics was generated. Investigations into the nutrient and tetracycline removal performance of four microalgae-based contaminant removal technologies, including Chlorella vulgaris, C.

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Effective bioremediation of clarithromycin and diclofenac in wastewater by microbes and Arundo donax L.

Bioremediation of pharmaceuticals has gained large research efforts, but there is still a need to improve the performance of bioremediation systems by selecting effective organisms..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Fish & shellfish immunology

Effects of dietary co-exposure to fungal and herbal functional feed additives on immune parameters and microbial intestinal diversity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics in aquaculture has proven to be an unsustainable practice leading to increased bacterial resistance. An alternative strategy involves the inclusion of immunostimulants in fish diets, especially fungal and herbal compounds already authorized for human consumption, hence without….

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Food Hydrocolloids

Effects of different sources of β-glucan on pasting, gelation, and digestive properties of pea starch

The effects of Lentinula edodes β-glucan (LG), yeast β-glucan (YG), and oat β-glucan (OG) on pasting, gelation, and digestive properties of pea starch (PeS) were studied. Because of different molecular weights and spatial conformation, β-glucan interacted differently with PeS..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of environmental management

Enhancement of carbon nanotubes on microalgal-fungal consortium formation and wastewater treatment.

As a promising material with an efficient light capture capability, a low amount of carbon nanotubes can affect growth and photosynthesis by regulating microalgal cells, thereby enhancing the pollutant removal efficiency in wastewater..

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Enoki · 2023 · Research Article · Nutrients

Enokitake Mushroom and Its Active Component, Adenosine, Which Restores Testosterone Production in Impaired and Fatigued Mouse Models.

Several studies have reported the effects of the consumption of various mushroom species on the testes in animal experimental models. Mushrooms, including enokitake mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes), and vegetables contain adenosine may affect testosterone production..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Enzymatic post-treatment of ozonation: laccase-mediated removal of the by-products of acetaminophen ozonation.

Ozonation is a powerful technique to remove micropollutants from wastewater. As chemical oxidation of wastewater comes with the formation of varying, possibly persistent and toxic by-products, post-treatment of the ozonated effluent is routinely suggested..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Frontiers in pharmacology

G. lucidum triterpenes restores intestinal flora balance in non-hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma: evidence of 16S rRNA sequencing and network pharmacology analysis.

Background: Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a popular traditional remedy medicine used in Asia to promote health and longevity, which has also been highlighted for anti-cancer effects.

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Ganoderenic acid D-loaded functionalized graphene oxide-based carrier for active targeting therapy of cervical carcinoma.

Ganoderenic acid D (GAD), extracted from the Chinese herb Ganoderma lucidum, was loaded onto a graphene oxide-polyethylene glycol-anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (GO-PEG-EGFR) carrier to develop a targeting antitumor nanocomposite (GO-PEG@GAD)..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Parasites & vectors

Lentinan has a beneficial effect on cognitive deficits induced by chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection in mice.

BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is increasingly considered a risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases.

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Pharmaceutical biology

Lucialdehyde B suppresses proliferation and induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE2 cells.

CONTEXT: Lucialdehyde B (LB), an effective triterpenoid isolated from Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst.

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Chaga · 2023 · Research Article · Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

Microwave-Assisted Fabrication of Fugus-Based Biocarbons for Malachite Green and NO2 Removal.

The aim of the current study was to produce biocarbons through the activation of carbon dioxide with the extraction residues of the fungus Inonotus obliquus. To achieve this goal, a microwave oven was used to apply three different activation temperatures: 500, 600, and 700 °C..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Current issues in molecular biology

Mixed Medicinal Mushroom Mycelia Attenuates Alzheimer's Disease Pathologies In Vitro and In Vivo.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by memory impairment and existence of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and neuroinflammation. Due to the pivotal role of oxidative damage in AD, natural antioxidative agents, such as polyphenol-rich fungi, have garnered scientific scrutiny..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Network pharmacology-based analysis of Resinacein S against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating lipid metabolism.

BACKGROUND: Ganoderma lucidum is reportedly the best source of traditional natural bioactive constituents. Ganoderma triterpenoids (GTs) have been verified as an alternative adjuvant for treating leukemia, cancer, hepatitis and diabetes..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports

Neuroprotective Effects of a Multi-Herbal Extract on Axonal and Synaptic Disruption in Vitro and Cognitive Impairment in Vivo.

BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial disorder characterized by cognitive decline. Current available therapeutics for AD have limited clinical benefit.

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Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences

Neuroprotective Effects of Erinacine A on an Experimental Model of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy.

Erinacine A (EA), a natural neuroprotectant, is isolated from a Chinese herbal medicine, Hericium erinaceus. The aim of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of EA in a rat model of traumatic optic neuropathy..

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Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · Polymers

Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Analysis of Vegetal Chitosan Extracted from Distinct Forest Fungi Species.

The main goal of this investigation is to conduct a thorough analysis of the physical, chemical, and morphological characteristics of chitosan derived from various forest fungi. Additionally, the study aims to determine the effectiveness of this vegetal chitosan as an antimicrobial agent..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Triple TOF-LC-MS-MS Analysis of Polyphenols from PEF-Treated Edible Mushrooms (L. edodes, A. brunnescens, and P. ostreatus).

Pulsed electric fields (PEF) technology has been used as a sustainable method for extracting antioxidant bioactive compounds from different food matrices. In the present study, the optimal conditions of PEF extraction for mushrooms (2.5 kV/cm, 50 kJ/kg, 6 h) were applied to Lentinula edodes, Agaricus brunnescens, and….

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Smartphone-Based Electrochemical Biosensor for On-Site Nutritional Quality Assessment of Coffee Blends.

This work aimed to develop an easy-to-use smartphone-based electrochemical biosensor to quickly assess a coffee blend's total polyphenols (Phs) content at the industrial and individual levels..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Spore Oil-Functionalized Selenium Nanoparticles Protect Pancreatic Beta Cells from Palmitic Acid-Induced Apoptosis via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress-Mediated Apoptotic Pathways.

Oxidative stress damage of pancreatic β-cells is a key link in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A long-term increase of free fatty acids induces the increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in β-cells, leading to apoptosis and dysfunction of β-cells..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Water environment research: a research publication of the Water Environment Federation

Supplementation of 5-deoxystrigol for higher pollutant removal and biogas quality improvement by different microalgae-based technologies.

The treatment of biogas slurry by microalgae technology has the characteristics of low cost, environmental protection, and high efficiency. In this paper, the effects of four microalgae technologies, namely, monoculture of Scenedesmus obliquus (S.

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Target directed identification of natural bioactive compounds from filamentous fungi.

Some of the most powerful natural antimicrobial compounds originate from filamentous fungi. However, due to the diversity of compounds from plant and fungal origin, separation, isolation, and identification of bioactive constituents can be a long and tedious process..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources

The complete mitochondrial genome of Triplax ainonia Lewis, 1877 (Coleoptera: Erotylidae).

The beetle Triplax ainonia Lewis, 1877 is a serious pest of cultivated the mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus in China. The complete mitochondrial genome of this species was reported for the first time in this study..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology

The effects of influent chemical oxygen demand and strigolactone analog concentration on integral biogas upgrading and pollutants removal from piggery wastewater by different microalgae-based technologies.

Microalgae-based technologies are promising strategies for efficient wastewater treatment and biogas upgrading. In this study, three types of microalga-fungi/bacteria symbiotic systems stimulated with the strigolactone analog (GR24) were used to simultaneously remove nutrients from treated piggery wastewater and CO2….

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

Wood-Decaying Fungi: From Timber Degradation to Sustainable Insulating Biomaterials Production.

Addressing the impacts of climate change and global warming has become an urgent priority for the planet's well-being. In recent decades the great potential of fungal-based products with characteristics equal to, or even outperforming, classic petroleum-derived products has been acknowledged..

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