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Enzymatic biodegradation of used engine oil using a novel lipase derived from renewable feedstocks

Novel Yeast Lipase Demonstrates 46% Biodegradation of Used Engine Oil in 15 Days

A new study reveals that a lipase enzyme from Pichia caribbica PC5703 can biodegrade 46% of used engine oil within 15 days, offering an eco-friendly solution for oil pollution and waste management.

Aneknowledge November 30, 2025

Simplified enzyme activity-based screening of microorganisms from Korean fermented foods for food-waste decomposition.

Agriculture Bacillus Biochemistry

New Korean Fermented-Food Bacteria Breakthrough Offers Faster, Cleaner Food-Waste Decomposition

A new study identifies Bacillus strains from Korean fermented foods that rapidly degrade food waste using simplified enzyme-activity screening methods.

Aneknowledge November 20, 2025

Engineering a novel carbaryl-degrading esterase from Bacillus velezensis for enhanced degradability via semi-rational design and whole-cell biocatalysis.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Engineered Bacillus velezensis Enzyme Breaks Down Toxic Pesticide Carbaryl

A new study reports the engineering of a Bacillus velezensis-derived esterase capable of efficiently degrading the toxic pesticide carbaryl. The enhanced enzyme, Est03320-L230G, achieved a 96.5% degradation rate and sustained activity through five reuse cycles, offering a sustainable solution for pesticide pollution.

Aneknowledge November 2, 2025

Improved hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biodegradation and gel breaking performance of composite bacteria.

Agriculture Emerging Science Environment

Composite Bacteria Breakthrough: Enhanced Biodegradation of Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide for a Cleaner Oilfield Future

A new study unveils how composite bacteria Agrobacterium pusense and Stutzerimonas balearica achieved 81.2% hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biodegradation efficiency, offering a sustainable solution for oilfield wastewater treatment and gel-breaking applications.

Aneknowledge October 9, 2025

Emerging Science Microbiology

Turning Trash into Treasure: Scientists Reprogram Mangrove Microbiomes to Eat Plastic

In a striking scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has successfully engineered PET-transforming bacterial consortia from mangrove soil—microbial communities capable of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the same plastic used in bottles and packaging.

Mitesh Shrestha June 5, 2025