Researchers have found that certain extremophilic bacteria can reduce asbestos toxicity by removing iron, silicon, and magnesium from asbestos minerals. Further analysis is required to optimize treatment methods for detoxification and potential reuse. Asbestos materials were once widely used in h
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that extremophilic bacteria from high-temperature marine environments can be used to reduce asbestos toxicity. The thermophilic bacteriumremoves iron from asbestos minerals, which has been identified as a major component driving asbestos toxicity. Another thermophilic bacterium,, can remove silicon and magnesium from asbestos, disrupting its fibrous structure.
Asbestos materials were once widely used in homes, buildings, automobile brakes, and many other built materials due to their strength and resistance to heat and fire, as well as to their low electrical conductivity. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure through inhalation of small fiber particles has been shown to be highly carcinogenic.have shown that extremophilic bacteria from high-temperature marine environments can be used to reduce asbestos’ toxicity.
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