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Probiotics and gut microbiome-Prospects and challenges in remediating heavy metal toxicity

The gut microbiome, often referred to as "super organ", comprises up to a hundred trillion microorganisms, and the species diversity may vary from person to person. They perform a decisive role in diverse biological functions related to metabolism, immunit ...

ELSEVIER2021

Critical overview of biomass feedstocks as sustainable substrates for the production of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)

Edgard Gnansounou, Ranjna Sirohi

Polyhydroxybutyrates (PHBs) are a class of biopolymers produced by different microbial species and are biodegradable and biocompatible in nature as opposed to petrochemically derived plastics. PHBs have advanced applications in medical sector, packaging in ...

Elsevier2020

Green processing and biotechnological potential of grape pomace: Current trends and opportunities for sustainable biorefinery

Edgard Gnansounou, Ranjna Sirohi

Grape pomace is a high quality biodegradable residue of the winery industry. It is comprised of grape seed, skin and stalks, and is blessed with substantial quantities of phenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins with high antioxidant potential. Currently, ther ...

Elsevier2020

Critical review on bioconversion of winery wastes into value-added products

Edgard Gnansounou, Ranjna Sirohi

Global increase in the human population and life-style changes have led to enormous development in various industries, including beverage industry. Among the innumerable beverage industries, wineries have received increasing attention and consideration due ...

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