Gymnoascus arxii's potential in deteriorating woollen textiles dyed with natural and synthetic dyes

Błyskal, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2013.10.010

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“…The taphonomic processes affecting exposed human remains also influence the burial clothes condition. Very little is known about the effect of microorganisms on the preservation of natural dyestuffs [16,28,29]. The present study supplements knowledge on this issue.…”

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confidence: 64%

Multi-Technique Investigation of Grave Robes from 17th and 18th Century Crypts Using Combined Spectroscopic, Spectrometric Techniques, and New-Generation Sequencing

Śliwka-Kaszyńska

Ślebioda²,

Brillowska-Dąbrowska

et al. 2021

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The textile fragments of the funeral clothes found in the 17th and 18th century crypts were subjected to spectroscopic, spectrometric, and microbial investigation. The next-generation sequencing enabled DNA identification of microorganisms at the genus and in five cases to the species level. The soft hydrofluoric acid extraction method was optimized to isolate different classes of dyes from samples that had direct contact with human remains. High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode matrix and tandem mass spectrometry detectors with electrospray ionization (HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS) enabled the detection and identification of 34 colourants that are present in historical textiles. Some of them are thus far unknown and uncommon dyes. Indigo, madder, cochineal, turmeric, tannin-producing plant, and young fustic were identified as sources of dyes in textiles. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray detector (SEM-EDS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to identify and characterize fibres and mordants in funeral gowns. Of the 23 textile samples tested, 19 were silk while the remaining four were recognized as wool. The presence of iron, aluminium, sodium, and calcium suggests that they were used as mordants. Traces of copper, silica, and magnesium might originate from the contaminants. The large amount of silver indicated the presence of metal wire in one of the dyed silk textiles. SEM images showed that textile fibres were highly degraded.

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confidence: 64%

Multi-Technique Investigation of Grave Robes from 17th and 18th Century Crypts Using Combined Spectroscopic, Spectrometric Techniques, and New-Generation Sequencing

Śliwka-Kaszyńska

Ślebioda²,

Brillowska-Dąbrowska

et al. 2021

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“…Previous works, dating back almost a century, have identified various fungi that can degrade natural fibres such as cotton and wool, although these were conducted over short timescales and did not demonstrate complete bioremediation [ 7 , 8 , 18 ]. Likewise, initial steps of nylon degradation by white rot fungi have also been documented in laboratory conditions, using agar plates and sterile nylon discs as growth media [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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Filamentous Fungi Are Potential Bioremediation Agents of Semi-Synthetic Textile Waste

Harper

Moody

2023

JoF

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Textile waste contributes to the pollution of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. While natural textile fibres are known to be biodegraded by microbes, the vast majority of textiles now contain a mixture of processed plant-derived polymers and synthetic materials generated from petroleum and are commonly dyed with azo dyes. This presents a complex recycling problem as the separation of threads and removal of dye are challenging and costly. As a result, the majority of textile waste is sent to landfill or incinerated. This project sought to assess the potential of fungal bioremediation of textile-based dye as a step towards sustainable and environmentally-friendly means of disposal of textile waste. Successful development of an agar-independent microcosm enabled the assessment of the ability of two fungal species to grow on a range of textiles containing an increasing percentage of elastane. The white rot fungus Hypholoma fasciculare was shown to grow well on semi-synthetic textiles, and for the first time, bioremediation of dye from textiles was demonstrated. Volatile analysis enabled preliminary assessment of the safety profile of this process and showed that industrial scale-up may require consideration of volatile capture in the design process. This study is the first to address the potential of fungi as bioremediation agents for solid textile waste, and the results suggest this is an avenue worthy of further exploration.

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“…Waste textiles present a complex and heterogeneous substrate with the presence of natural fibres such as cotton, highly processed natural fibres such as viscose, synthetic petroleum-derived fibres such as polyester and elastane, combined with a range of dyes which often contain azo groups (–N=N–) and represent a pollution issue in their own right 11 . Previous works have documented fungal growth on natural fibres and nylon (a petroleum-derived synthetic) but these have had short timeframes and utilized lab conditions 12 , 13 . Likewise, several studies have addressed bioremediation of azo dyes such as Reactive Black 5 (RB5) used in this study but typically in the context of wastewater 11 , 14 rather than remediation post-use in the textile industry.…”

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Successful cultivation of edible fungi on textile waste offers a new avenue for bioremediation and potential food production

Hazelgrove,

Moody

2024

Sci Rep

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Textile waste contains both natural fibres such as cotton and bamboo viscose, and synthetic fibres such as elastane and polyester. As a complex mixture, textiles present a challenging pollution issue as breakdown in landfill results in microplastics entering water and soil environments, and incineration results in particulate air pollution. Here the use of edible fungi as bioremediation agents of waste textiles is described for the first time. Three species of filamentous fungi were shown to colonise and grow on mixed fibre textile waste (underpants made from 28% cotton: 68% bamboo viscose: 4% elastane). All three fungi were able to metabolise the common textile dye Reactive Black 5 to some extent. The metabolome was captured to elucidate the dye remediation pathway utilized and to characterise the volatiles released during bioremediation with a view to assessing the safety profile of this process for future industrial applications. The results suggest that edible fungi may be cultivated on textiles, and that some interesting and useful compounds may be produced in the process. This has great biotechnological potential. No mushrooms were produced in this study, suggesting that further work will be needed to optimise conditions for crop production from waste textiles.

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Gymnoascus arxii's potential in deteriorating woollen textiles dyed with natural and synthetic dyes

Cited by 15 publications

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Multi-Technique Investigation of Grave Robes from 17th and 18th Century Crypts Using Combined Spectroscopic, Spectrometric Techniques, and New-Generation Sequencing

Multi-Technique Investigation of Grave Robes from 17th and 18th Century Crypts Using Combined Spectroscopic, Spectrometric Techniques, and New-Generation Sequencing

Filamentous Fungi Are Potential Bioremediation Agents of Semi-Synthetic Textile Waste

Successful cultivation of edible fungi on textile waste offers a new avenue for bioremediation and potential food production

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