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The potential of thermophilic microorganisms for environmental protection

Thermophilic microorganisms have unique biochemical and physiological properties because they live under extreme conditions. They are a valuable source of thermoactive and thermostable enzymes suitable for use in industrial processes. The possibilities of using thermophilic organisms for environmental protection are numerous and increasing day by day thanks to new research. Some of the potential applications include: the production of hydrogen and ethanol as environmentally friendly fuels, bioremediation of petroleum pollutants, heavy metals, textile dyes, composting, and pesticide degradation. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, and food industry, thermophilic microorganisms are used to improve industrial processes in order to reduce the consumption of chemicals, energy, and other resources and to achieve a shift towards sustainable development and environmental awareness. This paper presents the potential of thermophilic microorganisms, which have developed various adaptive strategies to survive in the environment due to their natural ability to survive at elevated temperatures, which can provide great opportunities for industrial process improvement and bioremediation.

microorganisms ; thermophiles ; environmental protection ; bioremediation

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