Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor used in different commercial polymers, is a persistent pollutant commonly found in effluents. Conventional wastewater treatment processes have low chemical removal efficiency and are expensive. This work evaluated BPA removal using laccase enzyme produced from white rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus. For the enzymatic production, residues of acai berry and pineapple were used as laccase inducers. The use of natural inducers led to a high enzyme production (1139 and 1031 U mL−1 to acai and pineapple, respectively). Bisphenol A was removed to a concentration lower than LOD (limit of detection) after 4 h. The degradation mechanism of BPA occurred by oxidation of methyl to hydroxymethyl group in a propane portion, with breakdown of the aromatic ring. The developed technology brought to the scene a new green, viable methodology, using vegetable waste, adding value to these residues and bringing an alternative to the BPA treatment. BPA, , (BPA) polymers effluents expensive ostreatus 1139 (113 103 mL1 mL 1 mL− respectively. respectively . respectively) limit detection h portion ring green methodology waste (BPA 113 (11 10 11 (1 (

Abstract: In architecture, microorganisms can act as heroes or villains. However, research on microorganisms has been delegated to engineering sciences and is usually conducted in parallel with architecture. This study analyzes scientific advances in biomaterials, including microorganisms that benefit materials and microorganisms that degrade buildings. The methodology consisted of a literature review, followed by a classification and description of the microorganisms to facilitate the analysis of the findings. The results revealed that some microorganisms provide materials with positive characteristics, such as greater durability, self-repair, increased compression and absorption, and most importantly, environmental sustainability. During destructive processes, microorganisms primarily affect heritage buildings because of their destructive properties. The biodegradation of buildings can be slowed, delayed, or inhibited by microorganisms; therefore, this analysis can provide an opportunity to advance materials research.

Resumen: En arquitectura, los microorganismos tienen la doble capacidad de comportarse como héroes o villanos. Sin embargo, la investigación sobre microorganismos se ha delegado a las ciencias de la ingeniería y se suelen llevar de forma paralela a la arquitectura. Este artículo hace una revisión documental y un análisis de los avances científicos más recientes en biomateriales, incluyendo los microorganismos que benefician y los microorganismos que degradan las construcciones. La metodología consiste en una revisión documental en bases de datos en inglés y español, para sistematizar hallazgos y hacer una clasificación de microorganismos. Los resultados revelan que algunos microorganismos brindan a los materiales características positivas como mayor durabilidad, autorreparación, incremento a la compresión o absorción, pero sobre todo favorecen la sostenibilidad ambiental. En los procesos destructivos, los microorganismos afectan principalmente las edificaciones patrimoniales por sus materiales y temporalidad, lo cual representa un desafío para la ciencia de los materiales ya que algunos microorganismos o sus compuestos pueden retardar, retrasar o inhibir el biodeterioro de los edificios.

Abstract 16. The objective of this work was to compare the growth and physicochemical parameters of the meat of broiler chickens (Gallus gallus), fed with a supplemented diet (SD) consisting of 3% pleurotin, compared to those obtained when using a traditional diet (CD). Pleurotin is the remaining material from the biodegradation of substrates such as apple pomace used to cultivate the Pleurotus ostreatus fungus. The experience lasted 48 days and in the first eight days, the birds were divided into two groups of 24 individuals, one group for each treatment. On day 12, each initial group was subdivided into four experimental units (replicates) of 6 chickens each. The growth parameters measured were total weight gain (TWG), final live weight (FLW), carcass weight (CW), average daily gain (ADG) in weight, and feed conversion ratio (FCR). Physicochemical parameters such as pH, water content (WC), CIE color, total fat (TF), and fatty acid composition (FAC) were also measured. Statistical analysis was carried out through the t-Student independent samples test. FLW was on average 7.6% significantly higher with SD than with CD, however, no difference was detected in CW. The total ADG was 7.4%, significantly higher with SD while the FCR was 32.0% lower with SD than with CD. No significant differences were found in any of the meat quality parameters measured for the same piece. Despite these latest results in terms of meat quality, it is concluded that the increase found in total ADG and FLW, and an improvement in FCR values with SD favor the use of this amendment in chicken rearing. In addition, the introduction of the by-product of the juice industries of the Río Negro Valley in other production cycles, such as edible mushrooms production and a supplement for bird diets (pleurotin), promotes a circular bioeconomic mechanism.

Resumen 20. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comparar parámetros de crecimiento y fisicoquímicos de la carne de pollos parrilleros (Gallus gallus) alimentados con una dieta suplementada (SD) con 3% de pleurotina versus una dieta tradicional (CD). La pleurotina es el remanente de la biodegradación del sustrato (orujo de manzana) utilizado para el cultivo de Pleurotus ostreatus. La experiencia duró 48 días. A los 8 días, las aves se dividieron en dos grupos de 24 individuos, un grupo para cada tratamiento. El día 12, cada grupo se subdividió en cuatro unidades experimentales (réplicas) de 6 pollos cada una. Los parámetros de crecimiento medidos fueron: ganancia de peso total (TWG), peso vivo final (FLW), peso de la carcasa (CW), ganancia total de peso promedio diaria (ADG) y conversión alimenticia (FCR). Se midieron como parámetros fisicoquímicos: pH, contenido de agua (WC), color CIE, grasa total (TF) y composición de ácidos grasos (FAC). Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que el FLW fue en promedio 7,6% significativamente más alta con SD que con CD. La ADG total resultó 7,4%, significativamente mayor con SD. La FCR fue 32% menor con SD. No se detectó diferencia en el CW. Asimismo, no se hallaron diferencias significativas en ninguno de los parámetros de calidad medidos para la misma pieza. Se concluye que el incremento en la ADG total y la FLW y la disminución de los valores de FCR con SD, favorecería el empleo de pleurotina en la crianza de pollos. La introducción de subproductos de las industrias jugueras del Valle de Río Negro en otros ciclos productivos, como lo son la producción de hongos comestibles y de un suplemento para dietas de aves (la pleurotina), promueve un mecanismo bioeconómico circular.

Resumo Este estudo investigou o potencial da serapilheira como fonte de fungos capazes de produzir enzimas ligninolíticas para a biodegaradação de corante antraquinônico. Entre as colônias isoladas do material de serapilheira, apenas três colônias de duas espécies de Trametes. foram selecionados com base na detecção de halos de oxidação e descoloração em placas de Petri com PDA (Batata-Dextrose-Ágar) + Guaicol e PDA + RBBR (Azul Brilhante de Remazol R). A identificação das colônias foi através do sequenciamento da região ITS. A atividade enzimática de Lac (lacase), MnP (manganês peroxidase) e LiP (lignina peroxidase) foi avaliada por espectrofotometria durante a fermentação em meio BD+RBBR. Os isolados A1SSI01 e A1SSI02 foram identificados como Trametes flavida, enquanto A5SS01 foi identificado como Trametes sp. A lacase mostrou a maior atividade enzimática, atingindo 452,13 UI.L-1 (A1SSI01, 0,05% RBBR) após 96h. O isolado A1SSI02 alcançou o maior percentual de descoloração, atingindo 89,28% em sete dias. Os resultados sugerem que esses isolados de Trametes podem ser eficazes em sistemas de tratamento de resíduos contendo corantes antraquinônicos tóxicos. antraquinônico BatataDextroseÁgar Batata Dextrose Ágar (Batata-Dextrose-Ágar Azul R. R . R) ITS lacase, , (lacase) manganês peroxidase lignina BDRBBR BD BD+RBBR ASSI SSI A1SSI0 flavida ASS SS A5SS0 sp 45213 452 13 452,1 UI.L1 UIL1 UIL UI.L 1 UI L UI.L- A1SSI01, (A1SSI01 005 0 05 0,05 96h h 8928 89 28 89,28 dias tóxicos (lacase A1SSI A5SS 4521 45 452, L1 (A1SSI0 00 0,0 892 8 2 89,2 4 (A1SSI 0, 89,

Abstract The present study explored the potential of leaf litter as a source of fungi able to produce ligninolytic enzymes for the biodegradation of anthraquinone dyes. Within the colonies isolated from the leaf litter, only three colonies of two species Trametes were selected based on the detection of oxidation and decolorization halos in Petri dishes with PDA (potato-dextrose-agar) + Guaicol and PDA + RBBR (Remazol Brilliant Blue R). The identification of the colonies was done through sequencing of the ITS region. The enzymatic activity of Lac (lacase), MnP (manganês peroxidase) and LiP (lignina peroxidase) was analyzed by spectrophotometry during fermentation in PD+RBBR imedium. Isolates A1SSI01 and A1SSI02 were identified as Trametes flavida, while A5SS01 was identified as Trametes sp. Laccase showed the highest enzymatic activity, reaching 452.13 IU.L-1 (A1SSI01, 0.05% RBBR) after 96h. Isolate A1SSI02 reached the highest percentage of decolorization, achieving 89.28% in seven days. The results imply that these Trametes isolates can be highly effective in waste treatment systems containing toxic anthraquinone dyes. Keywords: laccase, peroxidases, basidiomycete, litter and biodecolorization. dyes potatodextroseagar potato dextrose agar (potato-dextrose-agar Remazol R. R . R) region lacase, lacase , (lacase) manganês peroxidase lignina PDRBBR PD imedium ASSI A SSI A1SSI0 flavida ASS SS A5SS0 sp 45213 452 13 452.1 IU.L1 IUL1 IUL IU.L 1 IU L IU.L- A1SSI01, (A1SSI01 005 0 05 0.05 96h h 8928 89 28 89.28 days Keywords laccase peroxidases basidiomycete biodecolorization (lacase A1SSI A5SS 4521 45 452. L1 (A1SSI0 00 0.0 892 8 2 89.2 4 (A1SSI 0. 89.

Scaffolds are devices with interconnected pores that favor cell interaction and proliferation. They play a significant role in tissue engineering, as they mimic the conditions of tissue production in vivo. The aim of this study was to synthesize scaffolds of chitosan, collagen, and Jatropha mollissima by lyophilization and characterize their chemical/biodegradability and morphological properties. For that, techniques of optical microscopy, infrared spectrometry, biodegradation test, and degree of swelling were performed. A 2% (m/v) chitosan/collagen (1:9) in lactic acid solution was produced. Then, Jatropha mollissima crude extract was added to this solution in different proportions of mass (5, 10, and 15%). Optical microscope images indicated the three-dimensional network formation with interconnected pores and predominantly lamellar shape. Through infrared spectrometry, characteristic bands indicated a physical mixture. Also, the swelling degree of all samples was proportional to the amount of Jatropha mollissima extract with the highest percentage of 1852%. Biodegradation test also revealed a proportional ratio between the amount of sap used and the degraded percentage with the lowest value of around 35% in 28 days. In conclusion, it can be inferred that the scaffolds produced show potential to be used in tissue engineering as dressings. proliferation vivo chitosan collagen chemicalbiodegradability chemical biodegradability properties microscopy spectrometry performed 2 m/v mv m v (m/v chitosancollagen 19 1 9 (1:9 Then 5, 5 (5 10 15%. 15 15% . 15%) threedimensional three dimensional shape mixture Also 1852 1852% 35 days conclusion dressings (1: ( 185 3 (1 18

The extensive use of pesticides promoted the need for bioremediation methods, including for pyrethroids. Therefore, biodegradation of gamma-cyhalothrin by fungi from a Brazilian cave known as Gruta do Catão (São Desidério, Bahia, Brazil) was investigated. Experiments were conducted with Aspergillus ustus CBMAI 1894, Talaromyces brunneus CBMAI 1895, and Aspergillus sp. CBMAI 1926 in 2% malt liquid medium with 300 mg L-1 gamma-cyhalothrin (25 °C, 130 rpm, 21 days, pH 7.0). All strains biodegraded this insecticide, and the most efficient biocatalyst was A. ustus CBMAI 1894 with 50% biodegradation, even though reduced mycelial mass was observed in the presence of gamma-cyhalothrin. A three factor Box-Behnken design was carried out. Temperature and pesticide concentration influenced biodegradation, whereas pH was non-significant. In conclusion, cave fungi can be explored for bioremediation, and future studies should focus on understanding the enzymatic apparatus, physiology, and genetics behind these microorganisms, which can present unique properties for biotechnological applications. methods pyrethroids Therefore gammacyhalothrin gamma cyhalothrin São Desidério Bahia Brazil investigated 1895 sp 192 2 30 L1 L 1 L- 25 (2 C °C 13 rpm days 7.0. 70 7.0 . 7 0 7.0) insecticide 189 50 gammacyhalothrin. cyhalothrin. BoxBehnken Box Behnken out nonsignificant. nonsignificant non significant. significant non-significant conclusion apparatus physiology microorganisms applications 19 3 ( 7. 18 5

Antibiotics can contaminate the environment as a result of improper disposal. The induction of doxycycline in the environment could give rise to lineages of the cucurbit beetle Diabrotica speciosa containing resistant endosymbiotic microorganisms, giving rise to bacterial strains capable of biodegrading these antibiotic residues. This work determined the relationship between the intestinal microbiota of D. speciosa and its ability to biodegrade an antibiotic. Bacterial strains of Enterobacter cloacae and Stenotrophomonas maltophila isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of D. speciosa were evaluated for the biodegradation of doxycycline. An analytical method for the extraction and quantification of doxycycline by high-efficiency liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) was developed and applied to monitor the biodegradation rates during bacterial growth for nutrient and nutrient-deficient media, both supplemented with the antibiotic. Degradation kinetics showed a decrease in antibiotic concentration after 96 h in saline medium, with recoveries of 63.1 and 87.7% for E. cloacae and S. maltophilia, respectively. Two degradation products were then identified and characterized from the liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry data after bioassays with E. cloacae. The gastrointestinal tract of insects such as D. speciosa can be a source of useful microbes for biotechnological processes such as the biodegradation of exogenous organic compounds in the environment. disposal microorganisms residues D highefficiency high efficiency chromatographyultraviolet chromatography ultraviolet HPLCUV HPLC UV (HPLC-UV nutrientdeficient deficient media 9 medium 631 63 1 63. 877 87 7 87.7 E S maltophilia respectively chromatographyhigh 6 8 87.

Biocomposites have gained attention in the packaging industry due to their potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic materials. In this study, novel cotton incorporated poly(lactic acid)/thermoplastic starch biocomposites were developed for packaging applications using in short shelf life products the extrusion method. Pelletized samples obtained by extrusion were stamped from plates obtained by compression and were characterized through measurement of density, hardness, contact angle and water absorption, as well as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). No significant changes in the density results were observed. A slight increase in the hardness of formulations in relation to the PLA was associated with the presence of cotton fiber in biocomposites. The FTIR results revealed physical interaction of PLA, TPS and cotton fiber. By DSC analysis, for all formulations the melting exhibited only one peak, suggesting good homogeneity and interaction among the components, as observed by TG/DTG results, and corroborating SEM analysis. The biocomposite PLA/TPS/Cotton 85/10/5 wt.% displayed greater increase in water absorption than both 95/5/0 and 90/5/5 wt.% formulations, which can be attributed to the increase in starch proportion, confirming the contact angle results. The hydrophilic tendency corroborated the biodegradation process in the packaging end-of-life. materials study polylactic poly lactic acid/thermoplastic acidthermoplastic acid /thermoplastic thermoplastic method FTIR, , (FTIR) SEM. . (SEM) peak components TGDTG TG DTG PLATPSCotton Cotton 85105 85 10 5 85/10/ wt wt. 9550 95 0 95/5/ 9055 90 90/5/ proportion endoflife. endoflife end life. end-of-life (FTIR (SEM 8510 8 1 85/10 955 9 95/5 905 90/5 851 85/1 95/ 90/ 85/

To investigate the anthropogenic contamination of the Port of Suape, five surface sediments were collected and subjected to a geochemical characterization based on the determination of environmental biomarkers such as sterols, aliphatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and also metals and arsenic. Sterol analyses point to a moderate level of sewage contamination, while n-alkanes analyses indicated contamination by petroleum in an early stage of biodegradation. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons analyses pointed to a mixture of contributions for the organic matter, which were predominantly found for petrogenic and pyrolytic sources. The quantification of trace metals indicated a low risk to the environment, except for As, which was identified as displaying moderate contamination. During the analysis of all biomarkers, the sediment collected near one of the shipyards was the most affected. These results enable comprehension of the level of contamination in an important Brazilian port and the need to develop remediation policies. Suape sterols arsenic nalkanes n alkanes biodegradation matter sources environment As affected policies

Abstract One of the most widespread applications of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is as a raw material in the form of filaments for 3D printing. To improve final disposal alternatives and minimize their effects on the environment, the aim of this study is to determine the biodegradability of 3D-printed PLA waste composted in a landfill with leachate soil and garden soil for 90 days and 180 days. The soil characteristics and material properties were evaluated by laboratory analyses. Changes in soil chemical composition and the loss of microorganisms were recorded. The thermal and mechanical properties of PLA did not change significantly, but fungal colonies, encrustation, and changes in the original colour were found, indicating the onset of surface biodegradation of the samples. Controlled conditions or longer periods would be needed to maintain an ecosystem favourable to biodegradation; otherwise, PLA could accumulate in the environment, causing future pollution problems. polylactic poly lactic acid (PLA D printing environment 3Dprinted Dprinted printed 9 18 analyses recorded significantly colonies encrustation found samples otherwise problems 1

ABSTRACT The utilization of microencapsulated soil conditioner (MSC) with a water-soluble core and natural polymer shell offers a potential solution to address the issues of over-fertilization and low efficiency in soil. Fulvic acid (FA), a refined form of humic acid, possesses desirable characteristics such as water solubility, fertilizer retention, and convenient monitoring. Urea, a neutral fertilizer, is beneficial for plant growth, easy to store and apply, and causes minimal harm to the soil. Sodium alginate, as a type of natural polymer, has great potential for use in the agricultural sector due to its biocompatibility, environmental safety, and water-holding abilities. The preparation of MSC incorporating FA and urea involved the employment of double emulsion and ion crosslinking mechanism utilizing the sharp-hole coagulation bath method. Structural analysis confirmed the presence of core materials within the MSC. The analysis of the structure indicated that the MSC possessed a particle size about 200 µm, displaying a uniform spherical shape. Subsequent sustained release and biodegradation tests demonstrated the MSC’s ability to significantly enhance both fertilizer retention and water retention capacities. In addition, a planting experiment involving cabbages was conducted employing these microcapsules. The growth status of the cabbages, their physiological activities, nitrogen balance index value, and photosynthesis rate were thoroughly examined. The statistical analysis findings indicated that the MSC possessed the capability to enhance cabbage yield, rendering it a highly promising sustained-release fertilizer. (MSC watersoluble soluble overfertilization over fertilization FA, , (FA) solubility monitoring Urea apply alginate biocompatibility safety waterholding holding abilities sharphole sharp hole method 20 µm shape MSCs s capacities addition microcapsules activities value examined yield sustainedrelease (FA 2

Abstract The production of the enzymes α-amylase, glucoamylase, and xylanase by Aspergillus niger DR02 was studied using waste from the Brazilian cassava flour industry. Cassava wastewater (manipueira) at 30% (v/v) was used, either supplemented (M30F10) or not (M30) with 10 g/L of cassava peel flour as a carbon source. Variables such as chemical oxygen demand (COD), proteins, reducing sugars, glucose, nitrate, ammonia, and enzymatic activities were monitored. The results for M30F10 and M30 at 30°C and pH 5.00 showed similar COD removals of 82.88%±12.00 and 82.41%±7.00, respectively. Despite the significant reduction in organic load, the final effluent still requires post-treatment before being discharged into the receiving water body. The addition of cassava peel flour favored the maximum production of 18.40 U/mL±0.15 α-amylase in 72 hours of cultivation, 14.80 U/mL±0.91 xylanase in 96 hours, and 4.50 U/mL±0.29 pectinase in 24 hours. Without medium supplementation, the highest glucoamylase activity (19.90 U/mL±1.01) was obtained in 96 hours. The kinetic adjustment to a first-order model (R²: 0.9998) confirmed the highest efficiency for α-amylase production when the medium was supplemented with peel flour (M30F10), with a production rate of 7.07 x 10⁻² h⁻¹, while the highest glucoamylase production rate was obtained in M30 (3.251 x 10⁻² h⁻¹; R²: 0.9975). These results confirm the effects of mitigating environmental impact and the commercial value enhancement of cassava flour industry waste through biodegradation with the studied strain. αamylase, αamylase α amylase, amylase DR DR0 manipueira (manipueira 30 v/v vv v (v/v used MF M F (M30F10 (M30 1 gL g L source COD, , (COD) proteins sugars glucose nitrate ammonia monitored M30F1 M3 30C C 500 5 00 5.0 82881200 82 88 12 82.88%±12.0 8241700 41 7 82.41%±7.00 respectively load posttreatment post treatment body 1840 18 40 18.4 UmL015 UmL U mL 0 15 U/mL±0.1 cultivation 1480 14 80 14.8 UmL091 91 U/mL±0.9 9 450 4 50 4.5 UmL029 29 U/mL±0.2 2 supplementation 19.90 1990 19 90 (19.9 U/mL±1.01 UmL101 01 firstorder first order R² R (R² 0.9998 09998 9998 M30F10, 707 07 7.0 10² ² 10⁻ h¹ h ¹ h⁻¹ 3.251 3251 3 251 (3.25 0.9975. 09975 0.9975 . 9975 0.9975) strain (M30F1 (M3 (COD M30F 5. 8288120 8 82.88%±12. 824170 82.41%±7.0 184 18. UmL01 U/mL±0. 148 14. UmL09 45 4. UmL02 19.9 199 (19. U/mL±1.0 UmL10 (R 0.999 0999 999 70 7. h⁻ 3.25 325 25 (3.2 0997 0.997 997 (M30F (M 828812 82.88%±12 82417 82.41%±7. UmL0 U/mL±0 19. (19 U/mL±1. UmL1 0.99 099 99 3.2 32 (3. 82881 82.88%±1 8241 82.41%±7 U/mL± (1 U/mL±1 0.9 09 3. (3 8288 82.88%± 824 82.41%± U/mL ( 0. 828 82.88% 82.41% 82.88 82.41 82.8 82.4 82.

Resumen (Introducción): Cuando tiene lugar un vertido de crudo en el suelo comienza un proceso de meteorización que altera la composición de este recurso y en etapas avanzadas puede quedar irreconocible respecto al hidrocarburo original, dificultando la asignación de responsabilidades asociadas a las contaminaciones de este tipo. (Objetivo): En el presente trabajo se analizó la estabilidad de los n-alcanos, hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos e isoprenoides alifáticos en un crudo liviano sometido a un proceso de meteorización en suelo bajo condiciones de laboratorio por el período de un año, para ser aplicado en litigios vinculados a derrames y/o hurtos de hidrocarburos. (Metodología): En base a esto, se analizaron los perfiles de las moléculas antes mencionadas por cromatografía gaseosa acoplada a espectrometría de masas a partir de las fracciones del crudo. (Resultados): A continuación, se calcularon parámetros específicos tales como P/F (pristano/fitano), 4-MeDBT/1-MeDBT (metildibenzotiofenos) y estigmastano C29αS/hopano C30, conocidos como relaciones de diagnóstico, que no superaron el 5 % de su desviación estándar relativa en el transcurso de un año. Por otro lado, las relaciones P/n-C17 (pristano/heptadecano), F/n-C18 (fitano/octadecano), (n-C13 + n-C14)/(n-C25 + n-C26) y (N0 + N1)/N2 (N = naftalenos) fueron las únicas con valores por encima del 5 %. (Conclusiones): Estos resultados, más el análisis de los cromatogramas obtenidos, sugieren que tanto la evaporación como la biodegradación han alterado la composición general del crudo; no obstante, la mayoría de los isoprenoides permanecieron inalterados bajo las condiciones de ensayo a lo largo del tiempo de estudio, lo que demuestra su capacidad para resolver las problemáticas descriptas.

Abstract (Introduction): When an oil spill takes place in the soil a weathering process begins that alters the composition of this resource and in advanced stages it may become unrecognizable with respect to the original hydrocarbon, making it difficult to assign responsibilities associated with contaminations of this type. (Objective): The present work analyzed the stability of n-alkanes, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aliphatic isoprenoids in a light crude oil subjected to a soil weathering process under laboratory conditions for a period of one year, to be applied in litigation linked to oil spills and/or thefts. (Methodology): Based on this, the profiles of the aforementioned molecules were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry from the crude oil fractions. (Results): Then, specific parameters such as Pr/Ph (pristane/phytane), 4-MeDBT/1-MeDBT (methyldibenzothiophenes) and stigmastane C29αS/hopane C30, known as diagnostic ratios, that did not exceed 5 % of their relative standard deviation over the course of one year were calculated. On the other hand, the ratios Pr/n-C17 (pristane/heptadecane), Ph/n-C18 (phytane/octadecane), (n-C13 + n-C14)/(n-C25 + n-C26) and (N0 + N1)/N2 (N = naphthalenes) were the only ones with values above 5 %. (Conclusions): These results, plus the analysis of the chromatograms obtained, suggest that both evaporation and biodegradation have altered the overall composition of the crude oil; however, most of the isoprenoids remained unchanged under the test conditions throughout the study time, which demonstrates their ability to solve the problems described.

Summary: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) is a highly distributed molecule in ecosystems and a component of products that are used and consumed regularly. Recent studies have shown this xenobiotic metabolized by organisms forming carcinogenic metabolites, as well as having genotoxic and teratogenic effects associated with infertility and endocrine disorders. Similarly, due to its dispersion and bioaccumulation, this molecule can severely damage various ecosystems. Therefore, the objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review to demonstrate the importance of BaP in biological systems and its biodegradation as an alternative to bioremediation.

Resumen: El benzo(a)pireno (BaP) es una molécula que se encuentra altamente distribuida en los ecosistemas, así como también forma parte de productos que se utilizan y consumen de forma recurrente. Estudios recientes demuestran que este xenobiótico es metabolizado por los organismos formando metabolitos carcinogénicos, así como también tiene efectos genotóxicos, teratogénicos y se encuentra asociado a la pérdida de fertilidad y trastornos endócrinos. De la misma manera, debido a su dispersión y bioacumulación puede dañar severamente diversos ecosistemas. El objetivo de la presente es realizar una revisión sistemática para evidenciar la importancia del BaP en los sistemas biológicos y su biodegradación como una alternativa de biorremediación.

Resumen Introducción: Rhizophora mangle se considera un nicho para microorganismos con enzimas degradantes potencialmente novedosas y complejas. Objetivo: Caracterizar poblaciones de Vibrio con métodos dependientes de cultivo, provenientes de muestras de sedimentos y de agua recolectadas a lo largo de un transecto de R. mangle compuesto por tres sitios. Métodos: Las cepas se caracterizaron según su distribución, diversidad, degradación de materia orgánica y parámetros ambientales. Resultados: Las densidades bacterianas estuvieron fuertemente asociadas con la temperatura y la salinidad. Un total de 87 secuencias de buena calidad que representan los aislamientos de los tres sitios se agruparon en 8 OTUs (Unidad taxonómica operativa). La asignación taxonómica indicó que los miembros dominantes eran Vibrionaceae. Los análisis de diversidad beta mostraron que las comunidades bacterianas se agruparon por fuente de la muestra en lugar de distribución espacial, y se encontró que la diversidad alfa era mayor en el agua que en los sedimentos. El 3 % de las cepas de muestras de agua fueron capaces de degradar carboxi-metilcelulosa con índices enzimáticos más bajos en comparación con el 4 % de las cepas de muestras de sedimentos que mostraron los índices enzimáticos más altos. Dos cepas identificadas como Vibrio agarivorans degradaron celulosa y agarosa, produciendo los índices enzimáticos más altos. Conclusiones: Encontramos mayor densidad bacteriana y diversidad en comunidades bacterianas de muestras de agua que en las de sedimento, con diferentes OTUs, incluyendo aquellos similares a Ferrimonas, Providencia, o Shewanella, que no fueron aislados en el sedimento. OTUs de Vibrio degradaron celulosa en ambos tipos de muestras. Los resultados del estudio resaltan la importancia de mangle rojo como hábitat de Vibrio y reservorio de fuentes potenciales de enzimas con aplicaciones biotecnológicas.

Abstract Introduction: Rhizophora mangle is considered an ecological niche for microorganisms with potentially novel and complex degrading enzymes. Objective: To characterize Vibrio populations using culture-dependent methods, using samples collected from sediments and water along a red mangrove transect composed of three sites. Methods: Strains were characterized according to their distribution, capacity to degrade of organic matter and other environmental parameters. Additionally the sequence diversity was assessed using 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: Bacterial densities were strongly associated with temperature and salinity. A total of 87 good-quality sequences representing the isolates from the three sites, were binned into eight OTUs (Operational taxonomic units). Taxonomic assignment indicated that the dominant members were Vibrionaceae. Beta diversity analyses showed that bacterial communities clustered by sample source rather than spatial distribution, and that alpha diversity was found to be higher in water than in sediment. Three percent of the strains from water samples could degrade carboxyl-methyl cellulose with the smallest enzymatic indexes compared to 4 % of the strains from sediment samples that showed the highest enzymatic indexes. Two strains identified as Vibrio agarivorans degraded cellulose and agarose, producing the highest enzymatic indexes. Conclusions: We found higher bacterial densities and diversity in the bacterial communities of the water samples compared to the sediment, with different OTUs including those similar to Ferrimonas, Providencia, or Shewanella which were not isolated in the sediment. Vibrio OTUs were shown to degrade cellulose in both sample types. The results of this study highlight the importance of red mangroves as Vibrio habitats and as reservoirs of potential enzyme sources with biotechnological applications.