dye-removal
Dye removal refers to the use of biological materials, including plant-derived substances and living plant biomass, to adsorb or degrade synthetic dyes from contaminated water. This process is significant in plant science as researchers investigate the mechanisms by which plant materials bind pollutants, and how plants themselves tolerate or metabolize toxic dye compounds in their environment. Understanding these interactions informs both phytoremediation strategies and the broader study of plant stress responses to industrial contaminants.
open_in_new WikipediaPubMed · 2026-04-15
Scientists optimized a heat-tolerant enzyme from soil bacteria that breaks down wheat straw waste and can also remove toxic dyes from water — offering a cleaner, reusable tool for industrial waste treatment.
Optimizing fermentation conditions boosted enzyme production 2.48-fold, with peak activity at 50°C and pH 7.0
The enzyme removed 83.6% of crystal violet dye (50 mg/L) within 24 hours without stirring
Immobilization in calcium alginate beads achieved a 75.07% yield, enabling potential reuse in industrial processes
