Rolando Chamy

Pontificial Catholic University of Valparaiso Chile

Rolando Chamy obtained his professional degree in Biochemical Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Chile, in 1982. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, in 1991. The same year, he became fulltime Professor in the School of Biochemical Engineering at PUCV. He also participated in the creation of the Biotechnology Center (NBC) of PUCV. Currently, Dr. Chamy serves as the Director of NBC and is the main researcher of the bioenergy unit of Fraunhofer Chile Research. His research interests are in the fields of bioenergy, biofuels, environmental engineering, and climate change. Dr. Chamy has authored and coauthored more than 200 scientific publications.

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This book contains a collection of research works focused on the biodegradation of different types of pollutants, both in water and solids. The book is divided in three major sections: A) Biodegradation of organic pollutants in solids and wastewater, B) Biodegradation of complex pollutants, and C) Novel technologies in biodegradation and bioremediation.

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Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Polluted Systems

Edited by Rolando Chamy

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By María Eugenia Martínez Valenzuela, Katy Díaz Peralta, Lorena Jorquera Martínez and Rolando Chamy Maggi

Plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries as antibacterial and antifungal agents. Taraxacum spp., commonly known as dandelion, is a well-known herbal remedy with a long history; however, limited scientific information is available to explain its traditional use. This review aims to provide current information and a general overview of the available literature concerning the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the Taraxacum genus to support its potential as a powerful herbal medicine. Though Taraxacum has demonstrated that it is capable of inhibiting the growth of a wide range of bacteria and fungi, the technical aspects of methodology lack standardization, and, therefore, the overall results of processing are difficult to compare between studies. Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity in Taraxacum are neither directly related, nor does the published data provide sufficient information for identifying the group of unique extraction conditions that are optimal against specific microorganisms. Antimicrobial research indicates that this plant is a promising species for treating several common infections in humans, animals, and plants.

Part of the book: Herbal Medicine

Taraxacum Genus: Extract Experimental Approaches

By María Eugenia Martínez Valenzuela, Katy Díaz Peralta, Lorena Jorquera Martínez and Rolando Chamy Maggi

This chapter presents factors or considerations to be taken into account when selecting the procedure or method for obtaining extracts and bioactive compounds. The genus Taraxacum has proved to have several interesting properties and there are numerous techniques and bioassays used to test the antimicrobial properties of extracts. However, the extraction process is crucial to optimize the final biological outcomes. Extraction procedures that until now have been used are simple and inexpensive, however, we wanted to report a series of studies that group valuable results, which could be useful for future studies, enhancing the research carried out by authors from all over the world and also allowing the interrelated study of this genus.

Part of the book: Herbal Medicine