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DOI 10.3390/jox14040089
Licence creative commons licence
Title (Primary) Modern-day green strategies for the removal of chromium from wastewater
Author Pandey, K.; Saharan, B.S.; Kumar, R.; Jabborova, D.; Duhan, J.S.
Source Titel Journal of Xenobiotics
Year 2024
Department MEB
Volume 14
Issue 4
Page From 670
Page To 1696
Language englisch
Topic T7 Bioeconomy
Keywords chromium; phytoremediation; rhizoremediation; mycoremediation and bacterial remediation
Abstract Chromium is an essential element in various industrial processes, including stainless steel production, electroplating, metal finishing, leather tanning, photography, and textile manufacturing. However, it is also a well-documented contaminant of aquatic systems and agricultural land, posing significant economic and health challenges. The hexavalent form of chromium [Cr(VI)] is particularly toxic and carcinogenic, linked to severe health issues such as cancer, kidney disorders, liver failure, and environmental biomagnification. Due to the high risks associated with chromium contamination in potable water, researchers have focused on developing effective removal strategies. Among these strategies, biosorption has emerged as a promising, cost-effective, and energy-efficient method for eliminating toxic metals, especially chromium. This process utilizes agricultural waste, plants, algae, bacteria, fungi, and other biomass as adsorbents, demonstrating substantial potential for the remediation of heavy metals from contaminated environments at minimal cost. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of various strategies, materials, and mechanisms involved in the bioremediation of chromium, along with their commercial viability. It also highlights the advantages of biosorption over traditional chemical and physical methods, offering a thorough understanding of its applications and effectiveness.
Pandey, K., Saharan, B.S., Kumar, R., Jabborova, D., Duhan, J.S. (2024):
Modern-day green strategies for the removal of chromium from wastewater
J. Xenobiotics 14 (4), 670 - 1696
10.3390/jox14040089