Search Results - "Moreira, T. M. M."
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Environmental and economic profile of six typologies of wastewater treatment plants
Published in Water research (Oxford) (15-11-2011)“…The objective of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is to prevent pollution. However, it is necessary to assess their sustainability in order to ensure that…”
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Enzymatic technologies for remediation of hydrophobic organic pollutants in soil
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-11-2015)“…Worldwide there are numerous contaminated sites as a result of the widespread production and use of chemicals in industrial and military activities as well as…”
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Laccase-catalyzed degradation of anti-inflammatories and estrogens
Published in Biochemical engineering journal (15-09-2010)“…Pharmaceuticals are regarded as emerging environmental pollutants since many of them are ubiquitous, recalcitrant and biologically active. In this paper, the…”
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Degradation of selected pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) by white-rot fungi
Published in World journal of microbiology & biotechnology (01-08-2011)“…Today, more than 3,000 pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) are used and released into the environment at low doses but they are barely degraded…”
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Life cycle assessment of nutrient removal technologies for the treatment of anaerobic digestion supernatant and its integration in a wastewater treatment plant
Published in The Science of the total environment (15-08-2014)“…The supernatant resulting from the anaerobic digestion of sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) is an attractive flow for technologies such as…”
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Potentiality of a ceramic membrane reactor for the laccase-catalyzed removal of bisphenol A from secondary effluents
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-11-2015)“…In this study, the removal of bisphenol A (BPA) by laccase in a continuous enzymatic membrane reactor (EMR) was investigated. The effects of key parameters,…”
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Immobilisation of laccase on Eupergit supports and its application for the removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals in a packed-bed reactor
Published in Biodegradation (Dordrecht) (01-06-2012)“…Laccase from Myceliophthora thermophila was covalently immobilised on Eupergit C and Eupergit C 250L yielding specific activities of up to 17 and 80 U/g,…”
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Immobilization of laccase by encapsulation in a sol-gel matrix and its characterization and use for the removal of estrogens
Published in Biotechnology progress (01-11-2011)“…Laccase from Myceliophthora thermophila was immobilized by encapsulation in a sol–gel matrix based on methyltrimethoxysilane and tetramethoxysilane. The amount…”
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Solvent screening methodology for in situ ABE extractive fermentation
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-07-2014)“…Solvent screening for in situ liquid extraction of products from acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation was carried out, taking into account biological…”
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Biotransformation of three pharmaceutical active compounds by the fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium in a fed batch stirred reactor under air and oxygen supply
Published in Biodegradation (Dordrecht) (01-02-2012)“…White-rot fungi are a group of microorganisms capable of degrading xenobiotic compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or synthetic dyes, by means…”
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Life cycle assessment of raw materials for non-wood pulp mills: Hemp and flax
Published in Resources, conservation and recycling (01-09-2010)“…At the present time, there is a remarkable increasing interest for using non-woody fibres as raw materials for pulp mills. The present study aims to identify…”
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Biodegradation of Pentachlorophenol in Soil Slurry Cultures by Bjerkandera adusta and Anthracophyllum discolor
Published in Industrial & engineering chemistry research (10-10-2007)“…Pentachlorophenol (PCP) belongs to a class of environmental pollutants which have a high toxicity and are resistance to degradation. White-rot fungi are…”
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Comparing environmental impacts of different forest management scenarios for maritime pine biomass production in France
Published in Journal of cleaner production (01-02-2014)“…Forest activities are receiving special attention in recent years concerning the quantification of their environmental profiles in order to be competitive…”
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Assessing the use of nanoimmobilized laccases to remove micropollutants from wastewater
Published in Environmental science and pollution research international (01-02-2016)“…Enzymes immobilization is a useful way to allow enzyme reuse and increase their stability. A high redox potential laccase from Trametes versicolor (TvL) and a…”
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Development of a Superparamagnetic Laccase Nanobiocatalyst for the Enzymatic Biotransformation of Xenobiotics
Published in Journal of environmental engineering (New York, N.Y.) (01-03-2018)“…AbstractThe development of nanotechnology has provided a range of diverse nanoscale carriers that can be potentially applied for enzyme immobilization. Among…”
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Comparative environmental assessment of alternative waste management strategies in developing regions: A case study in Kazakhstan
Published in Waste management & research (01-08-2018)“…The management of municipal solid waste in the Republic of Kazakhstan is still in its infancy. This situation poses a potential threat to the environment and…”
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Operation of stirred tank reactors (STRs) and fixed-bed reactors (FBRs) with free and immobilized Phanerochaete chrysosporium for the continuous removal of pharmaceutical compounds
Published in Biochemical engineering journal (15-07-2012)“…► Efficient removal of anti-inflammatory compounds in the STRs and FBRs. ► Significant removal of CBZ and DZP were found in both bioreactors. ► The operation…”
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The prospective use of biochar as adsorption matrix – A review from a lifecycle perspective
Published in Bioresource technology (01-12-2017)“…•This paper reviews the available studies focused on biochar-pyrolysis systems.•The potential use of biochar as an alternative adsorption matrix was…”
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Continuous Removal of Nonylphenol by Versatile Peroxidase in a Two-Stage Membrane Bioreactor
Published in Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (01-03-2015)“…The ligninolytic enzymes versatile peroxidase (VP) and manganese peroxidase (MnP) have been previously described as efficient oxidizers of the endocrine…”
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Environmental assessment of canned tuna manufacture with a life-cycle perspective
Published in Resources, conservation and recycling (01-05-2006)“…Growing awareness of environmental problems during recent years has led to increased demand for environmental information about seafood products. In…”
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