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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Exploring the Potential of Endophytic Microorganisms and Nanoparticles for Enhanced Water Remediation.

Madira Coutlyne Manganyi, Tshegofatso Bridget Dikobe, Mametsi Rahab Maseme

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Madira Coutlyne ManganyiDepartment of Biological and Environmental sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, P.O. Box 139, Medunsa 0204, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-0209-5547
Tshegofatso Bridget DikobeUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Department of Botany, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-7857-3787
Mametsi Rahab MasemeDepartment of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Private Bag XI, Mthatha 5117, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-6108-9596

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endophytic microorganisms contribute significantly to water bioremediation by enhancing pollutant degradation and supporting aquatic plant health and resilience by releasing bioactive compounds and enzymes. These microorganisms inhabit plant tissues without causing disease or any noticeable symptoms. Endophytes effectively aid in eliminating contaminants from water systems. Nanoparticles serve as potent enhancers in bioremediation processes, augmenting the efficiency of pollutant degradation by increasing surface area and bioavailability, thereby improving the efficacy and rate of remediation. Their controlled nutrient release and ability to stabilize endophytic colonization further contribute to the enhanced and sustainable elimination of contaminated environments. The synergistic effect of endophytes and nanoparticles in water remediation has been widely explored in recent studies, revealing compelling outcomes. Water pollution poses significant threats to human health, ecosystems, and economies; hence, the sixth global goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 of the United Nations aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water resources, recognizing their crucial importance for current and future generations. Conventional methods for addressing water pollution exhibit several limitations, including high costs, energy-intensive processes, the production of hazardous by-products, and insufficient effectiveness in mitigating emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and microplastics. Noticeably, there is an inability to effectively remove various types of pollutants, thus resulting in incomplete purification cycles. Nanoparticle-enhanced water bioremediation offers an innovative, eco-friendly alternative for degrading contaminants. A growing body of research has shown that integrating endophytic microorganisms with nanoparticles for water bioremediation is a potent and viable alternative. This review examines the potential of using endophytic microorganisms and nanoparticles to enhance water remediation, exploring their combined effects and applications in water purification. The paper also provides an overview of synthetic methods for producing endophyte-nanoparticle composites to optimize their remediation capabilities in aqueous environments. The final section of the review highlights the constraints related to integrating endophytes with nanoparticles.

Indexed as

Biodegradation, EnvironmentalEndophytesNanoparticlesHumansWater Pollutants, ChemicalWater PurificationWater Pollutants, Chemicalendophytic microorganismsnanoparticleswater remediation

Identifiers

PMID38930923
PMCPMC11206248

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