Unveiling the potential of Aspergillus terreus SJP02 for zinc remediation and its driving mechanism.

ABSTRACT: In present study, 15 morphologically different fungi isolated from rhizopheric soils of an industrial area were screened for their Zn²⁺ removal efficiency from aqueous solution. Isolate depicting highest potential was molecularly identified as Aspergillus terreus SJP02. Effect of various process parameters viz. biosorbent dose, contact time, temperature, agitation rate, pH and initial Zn²⁺ concentration on the fungal sorption capacity were studied. The biosorbent exhibited maximum Zn²⁺ sorption capacity of 10.7 ± 0.2 mg g^- 1 in 60 min. Desorption studies showed 71.46% Zn²⁺ recovery rate in 120 min with 0.01 N HNO₃, indicating efficient metal recovery for reuse and subsequent reutilization of spent mycosorbents. Acid digestio

SUBMITTER: Shobham 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature