Unlocking Cd(II) biosorption potential of Candida tropicalis XTA 1874 for sustainable wastewater treatment.

ABSTRACT: Cd(II) is a potentially toxic heavy metal having carcinogenic activity. It is becoming widespread in the soil and groundwater by various natural and anthropological activities. This is inviting its immediate removal. The present study is aimed at developing a Cd(II) resistant strain isolated from contaminated water body and testing its potency in biological remediation of Cd(II) from aqueous environment. The developed resistant strain was characterized by SEM, FESEM, TEM, EDAX, FT-IR, Raman Spectral, XRD and XPS analysis. The results depict considerable morphological changes had taken place on the cell surface and interaction of Cd(II) with the surface exposed functional groups along with intracellular accumulation. Molecular contribution of critical cell wall component has been evaluated.

SUBMITTER: Bhattacharyya K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11231346 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature