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Efficient removal of Cr( <scp>iii</scp> ) by microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation

Jia Qin, Huan Cao, Yang Xu, Fei He, Fengji Zhang, Wenqiang Wang

2025RSC Advances12 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

crystals from calcite to spherulitic aragonite, forming Cr-bearing carbonate compounds and hydroxides. This study provides insights into the mechanisms and optimal conditions for MICP-mediated Cr(iii) removal, highlighting its feasibility and effectiveness for large-scale environmental remediation and offering an economical and environmentally friendly solution to Cr contamination.

Topics & Concepts

PrecipitationCalcium carbonateCarbonateCalciumChemistryEnvironmental chemistryChemical engineeringMeteorologyOrganic chemistryPhysicsEngineeringMicrobial Applications in Construction MaterialsCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionEnzyme function and inhibition