Bioremediation of Chromium Using Bacterial Biofilms: Biofilm strategy for chromium removal from tanneries - Softcover

K., Sundar; N., Chandrasekaran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3848412837 ISBN 13: 9783848412839

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

A number of technologies have been developed to remove chromium from the effluents but none seems to be effective at the industrial scale. The present study is an effort in this direction, where Cr(III) and Cr(VI)can be removed from tanning effluent by the use of Cr tolerant bacterial isolates from chromium contaminated sites. Since Chromium poses a threat to humans and environment, it is pertinent to have a biofilm based chromium remediation strategy. This study gives an insight into in-situ remediation of chromium, by the development of biofilms using indigenous bacteria isolated from tannery industrial environment. Biofilm design techniques and technology development would aid in alleviating problem due to inorganic pollutants besides chromium from tannery effluent.

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About the Author

Dr. Sundar graduated from Madras University and received his PhD in Microbial biotechnology from VIT University. His research interests are microbial applications, bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing. He has published several articles in SCI journals of high impact. Presently he is a Post Doctorate Fellow in Pondicherry Central University, India.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3848412837
• ISBN 13: 9783848412839
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160