Finding the best combination of autochthonous microorganisms with the most effective biosorption ability for heavy metals removal from wastewater.

ABSTRACT: The presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the environment represents a serious environmental problem. In this regard, this work was conceived with the aim of finding, among indigenous microorganisms, the species and their combinations with the best biosorption activity for the following HMs: zinc, lead, cadmium, copper, and nickel. The experiment was carried out in several steps: (1) isolation and identification of microbial strains from the Central Effluent Treatment Plant's wastewater; (2) studying the interaction of microorganisms and the ability to form biofilms in 96-well plates; (3) testing the resistance of biofilms to HMs; (4) testing the growth of biofilms on AMB media carriers in the presence of HMS; and (5) biosorption assay. The selected strains used in this study were: Enteroba

SUBMITTER: Jakovljevic V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577556 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature