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671 articles for “microbe.”
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Describing Microbial Growth Rate in Solid Suspended Media using Monod and Haldane Models
Abstract: This work details the procedure for curve fitting the Monod and Haldane’s growth models in for solid suspended media such as food waste; in order to determine their parameters for solid suspended media such as food waste. Seven different batch runs; each with initial substrate concentration were studied at constant temperature. A modified method was used to quantify the mass of microbes during the rection process and data obtained were …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Aquatic Ecosystems: A Review on Prospecting of Anticancer Molecules from Fungi & Other Microbes
Abstract: Marine biota; namely, actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi, microalgae, green algae, oceanic weeds, mangroves, and other extremophiles constitute about 90% of the oceanic biomass. The organisms are taxonomically diverse, biologically productive/active, and biochemically unique. These unique biochemiques may act as a great source for the discovery of new bioactive molecules, including anticancer drugs. The marines produce medicinally potent biochemicals; namely, sulfated saccharides, polyphenols, and, sterols. Only a few of these alkaloids have …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Active versus Passive Microbiological Air Sampling Risk Assessment: Relation and Comparative Study in Pharmaceutical Industry
Abstract: Microbiological environmental monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing area is an essential task for control of the quality during medicinal dosage forms production. However, thorough scientific approach is critical to elucidate the full potential of microbiological test results and its significance. In the present study, 205 passive and 451 active air samples were withdrawn during course of ten months from air in class C production facility, dedicated for manufacturing of liquid and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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Comparative Study on Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Apis mellipodae and Melipona Species Honey and Their Antibacterial Activity against Bacterial Pathogens
Abstract: Abstract:Studies on antibacterial activity, microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of honey are essential in finding of alternative medicine to prevent infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity, microbiological and physicochemical properties of Tazma honey in comparison with honey. Antimicrobial activity and minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentration of samples were determined. Microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of honey were carried out using standard methods. Antimicrobial activity of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Gluconic Acid: Properties, Microbial Production and Applications in Food and Agriculture: Critical Review
Abstract: Gluconic acid is one of the most essential natural acids and is moderately obtained from glucose by unpretentious oxidation response process. The response is simplified through glucose dehydrogenase bacteria such as (Gluconobacter) and enzyme glucose oxidase (fungi). The production of gluconic acid by microbes is the desired procedure. The typical broadly applied fermentation technique is summarized by using fungi (Aspergillus niger). Derivatives for gluconic acid; the main ones like sodium …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Microbial Population Dynamics during Phytobioremediation of Hydrocarbon- Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: Soil contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons remains a critical environmental challenge, particularly in wetland and clay-rich ecosystems where natural attenuation processes are often limited. This study investigates the response of total heterotrophic bacteria (THB) during the bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated swampy and clay soils amended with Moringa oleifera biomass and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum). The objective was to evaluate microbial population dynamics under varying amendment dosages and to identify treatment conditions favorable …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Power Generation from Kitchen and Industrial Waste Water using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) with Graphite Cathode and Anode
Abstract: Degradation of fossil fuels and increased accumulation of waste water has become the major issue in the world over decades. Microbial fuel cells are one such advancement that makes use of renewable waste sources like dhobi ghats, pond water, domestic kitchen waste water and industrial waste water; and directly convert it into electricity. Microbial fuel cells are electrochemical cells that directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy using microorganisms as …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Microbial Contaminants in Commercial Beverages: Health Concerns and Suggestive Preservative Methods
Abstract: AbstractFruit juices are the important source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, essential for the growth and development of every human. However, due to the presence of various nutritive components, it provides optimal conditions for the growth of food microorganisms. Various pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, fungus, yeasts and parasites are found to be associated with fruit juices. Many of these microbes generally enters at the time of packaging and cause various …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Physicochemical, Biochemical and Microbiological Characterization of Green and Black Tea during Storage in Different Packaging Materials
Abstract: The storage of tea is an important endeavor for tea industry. The appealing characteristics of this beverage are its aroma, taste, color as well as its antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities. The different manufacturing strategies for black and green tea affect the shelf life of different types of commercially available tea varieties. Different types of packaging alter the quality parameters of different tea clones. The quality parameters are assessed according to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–30 Read article
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Assessment of Microbial Quality of Irrigated Cabbage with Wastewater in Laelay Maychew and Tahtay Maychew Woreda’s of Aksum, Tigrai, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Wastewater can be defined as water that has been badly affected in quality by anthropogenic effect and the possible origin can be from domestic, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, surface run off or storm water and from drain inflow or infiltration. Quality of water and other food can be checked by the presence of Coliform bacteria because these bacteria are the predominant indicators. The purpose of this study was to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Optimization of Microbial Cellulose Production by the Newly Isolated Acetobacter sp. DR-1 under Laboratory Conditions
Abstract: Cellulose is the most abundant natural biopolymer on the earth, synthesized by plants, algae and also some species of bacteria. It is also produced by some animals (e.g., tunicates).Cellulose constitutes one of the three principal components present in plant, namely cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin. However, the degree of polymerization and crystallinity of bacterial cellulose is considerable high than that of plant cellulose. In microbes, cellulose is normally produced as exo-polysaccharide, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 108–114 Read article
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Utilization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Enhanced Electricity Generation during Domestic Wastewater Treatment via Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
Abstract: Abstract:The viable, cost-effective and energy-efficient wastewater treatment remains a curious concern among scientists. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) can offer such elegant solutions. MFC is an electrochemical system that converts chemical energy of chemical compounds into electricity via metabolic activities of microorganisms. MFCs are cost-effective methodology for wastewater treatment due to removal of contaminants from wastewater while at the same time producing electrical power. The wastewater, which is a source of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Effect of Scent Leaf (Ocimum Gratissimum) Supplemented Diets on Growth Performance, Carcass and Gut Microbial Integrity of Broiler Chickens
Abstract: The growth performance, carcass composition, and gut E. coli and Lactobacillus loads of broiler chickens fed supplemented scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) diets were evaluated over five weeks. Fresh leaves of scent leaf were harvested, thoroughly washed, and shade-dried to a moisture content of about 12% and further ground into powder form for use as feed supplement. Ninety 21-day-old chicks were randomly selected and assigned five dietary treatments in triplicate lots. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Anti-microbial Activity of Herbal Plant Extracts
Abstract: The Microbial resistance to major antibiotics due to overuse of them and problem observed rapidly during treatment of infectious diseases having a big challenge in health sector. Recently many researchers have been finding the solutions for come out these problems. There are many photochemical have been available, they have potential antimicrobial property against microbial species which occurs resistance against antibiotics. The present study is therefore an attempt for review on …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 40–52 Read article
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Effect of Particle Size Mix Ratio of Clay and Agro-Based Material for AGO and PMS Treatment on Microbial Growth
Abstract: The characteristics of possible microbes isolated and identified on adsorption process involving AGO and PMS as contaminants in fresh water medium was monitored using agro – based materials. The formulated adsorbent is made of clay with ago-based materials of Banana Ogoni Red (BOR) Banana Native (BN), Plantain Agbagba 1 (PA1), and Plantain Ogoni Red (POR). The particle size mixed ratio of clay to the various agro-based materials were 150𝜇𝑚 R5:5, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 05–14 Read article
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Microbially Modified Sustainable Cementitious Composites Using Industrial Ash Fillers
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable, durable construction materials has driven the development of bio-engineered cementitious composites incorporating industrial by-products and self-healing mechanisms. This study investigates a microbially modified cementitious composite that integrates industrial ash fillers with bacteria-based self-healing technology to enhance mechanical performance and microstructural integrity while reducing cement consumption. Cement was partially replaced with industrial ash at 20%, 30%, and 40% replacement levels, and a uratolytic bacterial strain (Bacillus …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 331–350 Read article
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Physicochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Consumable Water in Kolkata and Surrounding Areas
Abstract: The basic need of humans for their survival is food, water and air. Drinking water is said to be the most essential requirement for life available on Earth. The increase in population is one of the factors for the crisis of drinking water all over the state. This shortage of drinking water is due to the effects of pollution in the water samples such as mixing of sewage waters and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Microbial Flocculants and Its Application in Wastewater Treatments: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Scarcity of water resources has compelled to develop techniques for effective wastewater treatments and reutilization of it. Industrial and municipal wastewaters are the biggest pollutants of natural water resources. Wastewaters from these sources are rich in suspended particles, dyes, toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals and nutrient content such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The removal of these chemicals and particles is biggest challenge for effective wastewater treatment and its disposal. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Microbial Inhibition of Copper Nanoparticles Produced by Chemical Method
Abstract: In the modern era of science, copper nanoparticles (Cu-Nps), attributable to their fascinating properties, low price preparation and lots of potential applications in chemical process, cooling fluid or semiconducting inks and bio applications, have attracted lots of interest. Cu-Nps gains attention from its useful properties like the great thermal and electrical physical phenomenon at less cost unlike silver. In this study, the synthesis, optical properties, morphology and bacterial behavior of …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Isolation, Production and Purification of Antibiotics Isolation from Microbes from Soil
Abstract: A chemical compound acting against life is called antibiotics. The term “antibiotic” literally means “against life”. The term appeared as early as 1928 in the French microbiological literature as antibiosis. The phenomenon of antagonism between living organisms was frequently observed even since 1877, when Pasteur and Joubert noticed that aerobic bacteria antagonized the growth of Bacillus anthracis. However, the world in its present restrictive meaning, “a chemical substance derived from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 10–18 Read article