ISSN:
1432-0797
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Biosorptions of Pb2+, Cr6+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ were investigated, with special emphasis on the first one, using live and dead fungal mycelia. Of the four fungi, namely Polyporus ostreiformis, Volvariella volvacea, Pleurotus sajor-caju and Phanerochaete chrysosporium, the last one was found to be most effective in Pb2+ removal. Total biosorption was effected in 6 days up to the Pb2+ concentration of 6 mg/l, with a specific uptake of 1.33 mg Pb2+/g dry cell mass. The removal of other three metals varied between 28.8–73.3% from a medium containing 4 mg/l of each of the metals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00369502
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