THE BIOTRANSFORMATION,BIODEGRADATION, AND BIOREMEDIATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY MICROALGAE1 |
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Authors: | Sara Rasoul‐Amini Elham Fotooh‐Abadi |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 71345‐1583, Shiraz, IranPharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 71345‐158, Shiraz, IranDepartment of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 71345‐1583, Shiraz, Iran;2. Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 71345‐1583, Shiraz, Iran |
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Abstract: | Rapid growth in the biotechnological industry and production has put tremendous pressure on the biological methods that may be used according to the guidelines of green chemistry. However, despite continuing dramatic increases in published research on organic biotransformation by microorganisms, more research exists with microalgae. Our efforts in transforming chemicals such as organic compounds for the production of functionalized products help to lessen the environmental effects of organic synthesis. These biotransformations convert organic contaminants to obtain carbon or energy for growth or as cosubstrates. This review aims to focus on the potential of microalgae in transformation, conversion, remediation, accumulation, degradation, and synthesis of various organic compounds. However, these technologies have the ability to provide the most efficient and environmentally safe approach for inexpensive biotransforming of a variety of organic contaminants, which are most industrial residues. In addition, the recent advances in microalgal bioactivity were discussed. |
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Keywords: | bioconversion biodegradation bioremediation biotransformation environmental pollutants microalgae organic compounds |
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