Methylene blue removal using alginate-PVA-<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> biocomposite: Kinetics and biodegradation studies.

ABSTRACT: Methylene blue (MB) is a common synthetic dye used in various industries due to its abundance and cost-effectiveness. However, the presence of this synthetic dye in industrial wastewater has the potential to cause significant effects on the environment and public health when released into soil or water bodies. According to results, biological wastewater treatment has emerged as a promising approach due to its economic feasibility, efficiency, and environmental compatibility. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the MB removal by Pseudomonas aeruginosa immobilized within alginate-polyvinyl alcohol (Alg-PVA) matrix and compare removal performance to that of free (non-immobilized) cells. The results showed that the immobilized P. aeruginosa (Alg-PVA-PA beads) exhibited higher

SUBMITTER: Pratama SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12336046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature