摘要
The study investigates the potential of the serpulid tubeworm Ficopomatus sp.,sourced from Jesolo Lido(Venice,Italy),for CCS(Carbon Capture and Storage).Specimens were processed to extract bioactive compounds using a 50%polypropylene glycol-water solvent system.Extracts were analysed and purified using column gel filtration chromatography,with fractions identified by TLC(Thin Layer Chromatography)and further characterized for antioxidant and antibacterial activities.Antioxidant activity was detected via DPPH(2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl)spraying on TLC plates,while antibacterial activity was evaluated using the antibiogram paper disk diffusion method.Enzyme activity in the fractions was previously confirmed through a bromothymol blue test followed by spectrophotometric analysis.The primary goal was to explore the CCS potential,using an experimental module involving Arduino Uno embedded microprocessor for the CO_(2) measurement and to confirm the conversion into insoluble carbonates(storage).The most active fraction,identified as S1,showed significant CCS action,confirmed by microscopic observation of calcareous deposits on treated sponges.These findings suggest that Ficopomatus sp.can be used in CCS research highlighting its potential for biotechnological applications in mitigating climate change.The paper underscores the importance of marine organisms in CCS and offers insights into innovative strategies for environmental conservation and carbon management.
