Eco-Friendly Cling Film Based on Alizarin and Carbon Dot-Modified PVA/SA Matrix for Enhanced Cherry Tomatoes Preservation.
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Eco-Friendly Alizarin and Carbon Dot Film Keeps Cherry Tomatoes Fresher for Longer

Researchers from Northeast Forestry University developed an eco-friendly cling film made of alizarin and carbon dots embedded in a PVA/SA matrix. This bio-based film enhances antioxidant and antibacterial protection, keeping cherry tomatoes fresh for over 13 days—marking a breakthrough in sustainable food preservation.
Isolation and Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii MK-DU2 with Potential Application in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contamination.
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New Soil Bacterium Shows 99% Crude Oil Cleanup Efficiency Using Natural Biosurfactants

Researchers at Damghan University have discovered a new soil bacterium, Enterobacter hormaechei MK-DU2, that produces eco-friendly biosurfactants capable of degrading over 99% of crude oil in just six days—offering a sustainable alternative to chemical surfactants for oil spill cleanup and industrial applications.