Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Microbial Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons01:26

Microbial Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons

Bioremediation is an environmentally sustainable process that employs living organisms—primarily microorganisms—to degrade or neutralize pollutants from contaminated environments. In oil spills and hydrocarbon pollution, bioremediation involves the use of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria to transform toxic compounds into less harmful substances. This approach leverages natural microbial metabolic processes and is considered both cost-effective and ecologically favorable compared to physical or...
Bioremediation00:46

Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of prokaryotes, fungi, or plants to remove pollutants from the environment. This process has been used to remove harmful toxins in groundwater as a byproduct of agricultural run-off and also to clean up oil spills.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association Between Electron-Shuttling Capacity and Neuroprotective Potential of Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Tang: A Bioelectrochemical, Biochemical and Computational Study.

Current pharmaceutical design·2026
Same author

Electrochemical Analysis and in silico Evaluation of Tamarindus indica Linn Fruit Pulp Extract for Potential Antidepressant Effects.

Current pharmaceutical design·2026
Same author

Chloride-mediated electrocatalytic radical generation on S,N co-doped Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>: Synergistic superoxide and singlet oxygen production for enhanced tetracycline hydrochloride degradation.

Journal of environmental sciences (China)·2026
Same author

Uncovering the Redox and Immunoregulatory Basis of the Chinese Herbal Formula Ping An Fang Yu Yin using Network Pharmacology and In Silico Target Profiling.

Current pharmaceutical design·2026
Same author

Structural-Electronic Coupling in BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Drives High-Efficiency Photothermal Water Purification.

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2026
Same author

Antiviral Drug Discovery from Typha angustifolia Pollen: Computational Analysis Targeting Flaviviridae Polymerases and Entry Proteins.

Current pharmaceutical design·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 14, 2026

A Whole Cell Bioreporter Approach to Assess Transport and Bioavailability of Organic Contaminants in Water Unsaturated Systems
13:16

A Whole Cell Bioreporter Approach to Assess Transport and Bioavailability of Organic Contaminants in Water Unsaturated Systems

Published on: December 24, 2014

Comparative isocline analysis upon microbial decolorization in immobilized cell bioreactor using biocarriers.

Jun-Ming Hong1, Jie-Shan Jiang, Chang-Tang Chang

  • 1College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China.

Bioresource Technology
|February 16, 2013
PubMed
Summary

This study assessed biocarriers for wastewater decolorization using immobilized cell systems (ICSs). Porites coral, Biolite™, and porous ceramic filter media were evaluated for their effectiveness in fixed bed bioreactors (FBBs).

Keywords:
Bacterial decolorizationCell immobilizationConstant slope isoclinesFixed-bed material assessment

More Related Videos

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes
16:33

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Published on: December 12, 2013

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability
09:27

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability

Published on: April 22, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 14, 2026

A Whole Cell Bioreporter Approach to Assess Transport and Bioavailability of Organic Contaminants in Water Unsaturated Systems
13:16

A Whole Cell Bioreporter Approach to Assess Transport and Bioavailability of Organic Contaminants in Water Unsaturated Systems

Published on: December 24, 2014

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes
16:33

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Published on: December 12, 2013

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability
09:27

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability

Published on: April 22, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Wastewater treatment requires efficient methods for decolorization.
  • Immobilized cell systems (ICSs) offer a promising approach for pollutant removal.
  • Selecting appropriate biocarriers is crucial for the performance of ICSs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate various biocarriers for cell immobilization in fixed bed bioreactors (FBBs).
  • To determine the maximal allowable treatment capacity (MATC) for different biocarriers.
  • To assess the suitability of biocarriers for industrial wastewater decolorization applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized porites corals, Biolite™, and porous ceramic filter media (PCFM) as biocarriers.
  • Employed a graphical method of constant-slope isoclines to determine MATC.
  • Conducted physical and chemical characteristic inspections of the packing matrices.

Main Results:

  • Isocline analysis results aligned with the physical characteristics of the biocarriers.
  • The order of suitability based on analysis was porites coral > Biolite™ > PCFM.
  • Demonstrated a method for assessing biocarrier suitability for ICSs.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a framework for selecting biocarriers for immobilized cell systems.
  • Findings support the use of porites coral as a highly effective biocarrier for wastewater decolorization.
  • The developed method aids in evaluating biocarrier feasibility for industrial wastewater treatment.