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Role of Microbes in Heavy Metal Bioremediation
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Author(s): Jutishna Bora (Amity University, Ranchi, India), Sayak Acharya (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, India), Sagar Mondal (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, India), Swati Priya (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, India), Richa Mishra (Parul University, India), Sumira Malik (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, India), Sarvesh Rustagi (Uttaranchal University, India)and Smita Lata (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 26
Source title:
Nanotechnology Applications and Innovations for Improved Soil Health
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Vishnu D. Rajput (Southern Federal University, Russia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1471-5.ch018
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Abstract
Heavy metal contamination (e.g., mercury, cadmium) presents severe environmental risks. Microbial bioremediation offers an eco-friendly solution. Microorganisms employ biosorption, bioleaching, and biotransformation mechanisms. Biosorption binds metals to cell surfaces, bioleaching leaches metals from ores, and biotransformation alters metal oxidation states. Heavy metals induce toxicity, hampering plant growth, causing health issues (e.g., cancer), and disrupting ecosystems. Microbes neutralize metals effectively. Bioremediation is cost-efficient, adaptable, and microbial resistance mechanisms enhance efficacy. Specific microbes exhibit metal-specific removal abilities. Experimental MIC assessments guide resistance evaluation. Utilizing microbes combats heavy metal contamination, curbing environmental and health hazards, presenting a unique and efficient approach in research endeavors
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