Degradation pathway and microbial mechanism of high-concentration thiocyanate in gold mine tailings wastewater
Lei Li, Fanyao Yue, Yancheng Li, Aijiang Yang, Jiang Li, Yang Lv, Xiong Zhong
Abstract
Thiocyanate (SCN<sup>−</sup>) was degraded in COS pathway, and the removal rate was 99.94%. The <italic>Thiobacillus</italic> played an important role.
Topics & Concepts
TailingsThiocyanateDegradation (telecommunications)WastewaterChemistryEnvironmental chemistryMechanism (biology)Microbial biodegradationEnvironmental scienceGeologyMicroorganismEnvironmental engineeringInorganic chemistryBacteriaEngineeringEpistemologyPaleontologyPhysical chemistryTelecommunicationsPhilosophyCassava research and cyanideWater Treatment and DisinfectionFluoride Effects and Removal