Fungal Bioremediation and AI-Driven Strategies: Innovative Approaches for Mitigating Heavy Metal and Wastewater Pollution
Subject Areas : Biotechnological Journal of Environmental MicrobiologyAmirhossein Khadem 1 , Fatemeh Safari 2 , Sana Hosseini Vasegh 3
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2 - Department of Microbiology, Ard.C., Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
3 - Department of Microbiology, Ard.C., Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
Keywords: Fungal Bioremediation, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons , Heavy Metal , Wastewater Pollution,
Abstract :
Environmental contamination from untreated wastewater and heavy metals presents major hazards for human health and ecosystems it has that pollutants from numerous industrial operations constitute major contamination for aquatic and soil systems.Once toxic materials enter the soil, they constantly absorb, break down, move, and modification within the physical, chemical, and biological parts of the soil, . The soil receives a lot of pesticides, chlorophenols, heavy metals, oil and related products, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and other compounds all of which pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Employing fungi or their components to clean environmental pollutants, mycoremediation has proven to be a cheap, environmentally benign, and efficient approach of environmental restoration including organic, inorganic, and emergent chemicals (antibiotics, pharmaceuticals) . Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum are multi-metal-adsorptive fungi. They can tolerate cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, and iron.Exploiting the natural metabolic capabilities of fungi to break down and detoxify a broad spectrum of pollutants, fungal bioremediation is a promising and sustainable method of addressing environmental contamination. To combat natural contamination caused by overwhelming metals and untreated wastewater manufactured insights or AI is one of the ideal apparatuses to alter natural conditions. AI algorithms have become more and more popular in environmental research since they can handle huge and complex data, extract features, spot patterns, and offer prompt answers to environmental issues. However, realizing the full potential of AI faces hurdles such as a shortage of specialized AI experts in the environmental sector and challenges related to data access, control, and privacy. Despite these challenges, the future of AI in environmental monitoring looks promising. Advances in AI algorithms, data collection methods, and computing power are believed to further refine accuracy and efficacy in monitoring and managing pollution.
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