Mycoremediation of Textile Dye Effluents Using Termitomyces heimii Mushroom: A Sustainable Biocatalyst Approach
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31674/ijbb.2025.v02i04.004Abstract
Textile dye effluents pose significant environmental and health challenges due to their complex chemical composition, high toxicity, and resistance to conventional treatment methods. Mycoremediation, the use of fungi and their enzymatic systems to degrade pollutants, has emerged as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for treating industrial wastewater. White-rot fungi, particularly those producing ligninolytic enzymes such as laccase, lignin peroxidase, and manganese peroxidase, have demonstrated remarkable potential in degrading recalcitrant synthetic dyes. However, the bioremediation potential of Termitomyces heimii, a basidiomycete mushroom with robust enzymatic capabilities adapted to decomposing lignocellulosic materials, remains largely unexplored. This review aims to evaluate the current state of knowledge regarding Termitomyces heimii as a biocatalyst for textile dye remediation, examining its enzymatic mechanisms, degradation efficiency across various dye classes, optimal operational conditions, and comparative performance with established fungal species. The fungus exhibits significant promise due to its robust ligninolytic enzyme, including laccases and peroxidases, which play a crucial role in the degradation of recalcitrant pollutants. In addition, its fast-growing mycelial network, tolerance to environmental stress, and ability to bioaccumulate toxic metals highlight its suitability for application in contaminated soils and waste substrates. In conclusion, T. heimii represents an underexplored yet highly promising candidate for mycoremediation strategies. Further experimental validation, optimization of culture conditions, and field-scale studies are required to fully harness its remediation potential. Integrating T. heimii into sustainable bioremediation frameworks could contribute significantly to environmentally friendly pollution management and ecosystem restoration.
Keywords:
Mycoremediation, Termitomyces heimii, Textile Dye Effluents, Biocatalyst, Ligninolytic Enzymes, Sustainable BiotechnologyReferences
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