Coupling azo dye degradation and biodiesel production by manganese-dependent peroxidase producing oleaginous yeasts isolated from wood-feeding termite gut symbionts

Abstract Background Textile industry represents one prevalent activity worldwide, generating large amounts of highly contaminated and rich in azo dyes wastewater, with severe effects on natural ecosystems and public health. However, an effective and environmentally friendly treatment method has not...

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Main Authors: Sameh Samir Ali, Rania Al-Tohamy, Eleni Koutra, Michael Kornaros, Maha Khalil, Tamer Elsamahy, Mohamed El-Shetehy, Jianzhong Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-021-01906-0