ArticleBiodegradation2025
Filamentous fungal-mediated melanin nanoparticles for heavy metal detoxification via bioadsorption: a sustainable approach.
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- Mycogenic Nanomaterials: What Fungal Nanoparticles Promise and What Still Holds Them Back.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A comprehensive review on "bushy bunched" filamentous fungal mycelial hyphae for next-generation surgical sutures - a sustainable approach.Antonie van Leeuwenhoek · 2026Review
- Edible Fungi Melanin: Recent Advances in Extraction, Characterization, Biological Activity and Applications.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
The eradication of heavy metal contamination has emerged as a paramount objective in preserving and conserving global water resources. The present study highlights the potential of halophilic fungal melanin derived from Curvularia lunata as an eco-friendly, cost-effective, highly stable, and efficient biosorbent for removing toxic heavy metals. UV and FTIR spectroscopy characterization confirmed the presence of functional groups typical of eumelanin. Particle size analysis revealed a notable reduction in size from unmodified melanin (54.22-87.94 nm) to melanin nanoparticles (MNPs) (22.74-26.41 nm), indicating improved surface area for adsorption. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) data further validated the superior adsorption capabilities of MNPs compared to unmodified melanin. Specifically, the MNPs exhibited a 100% removal efficiency of over 18 metals out of 24 at a concentration of 0.15 mg/L and at pH 7, surpassing the performance of native melanin. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was applied to specify the elemental composition of the solid surfaces and the chemical forms of adsorbed metals. Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) significantly enhances adsorption efficacy by facilitating better dispersion and generating a higher surface area, thereby increasing the Number of active binding sites available on MNPs for heavy metal chelation. This mycoremediation-based approach presents a scalable and industrially adaptable solution for water detoxification, offering an advantageous alternative to conventional high-performance membrane technologies with minimal process modifications.
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