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Toxicity and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Ecosystem from Tannery Wastewater: A Review
Joint Authors
Okoduwa, Stanley I. R.
Adeyi, Ameh A.
Igiri, Bernard E.
Idoko, Grace O.
Akabuogu, Ebere P.
Ejiogu, Ibe K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The discharge of untreated tannery wastewater containing biotoxic substances of heavy metals in the ecosystem is one of the most important environmental and health challenges in our society.
Hence, there is a growing need for the development of novel, efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective approach for the remediation of inorganic metals (Cr, Hg, Cd, and Pb) released into the environment and to safeguard the ecosystem.
In this regard, recent advances in microbes-base heavy metal have propelled bioremediation as a prospective alternative to conventional techniques.
Heavy metals are nonbiodegradable and could be toxic to microbes.
Several microorganisms have evolved to develop detoxification mechanisms to counter the toxic effects of these inorganic metals.
This present review offers a critical evaluation of bioremediation capacity of microorganisms, especially in the context of environmental protection.
Furthermore, this article discussed the biosorption capacity with respect to the use of bacteria, fungi, biofilm, algae, genetically engineered microbes, and immobilized microbial cell for the removal of heavy metals.
The use of biofilm has showed synergetic effects with many fold increase in the removal of heavy metals as sustainable environmental technology in the near future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Igiri, Bernard E.& Okoduwa, Stanley I. R.& Idoko, Grace O.& Akabuogu, Ebere P.& Adeyi, Ameh A.& Ejiogu, Ibe K.. 2018. Toxicity and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Ecosystem from Tannery Wastewater: A Review. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202720
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Igiri, Bernard E.…[et al.]. Toxicity and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Ecosystem from Tannery Wastewater: A Review. Journal of Toxicology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202720
American Medical Association (AMA)
Igiri, Bernard E.& Okoduwa, Stanley I. R.& Idoko, Grace O.& Akabuogu, Ebere P.& Adeyi, Ameh A.& Ejiogu, Ibe K.. Toxicity and Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Ecosystem from Tannery Wastewater: A Review. Journal of Toxicology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202720
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1202720