Developing a biocatalyst showcasing the synergistic effect of rice husk biochar and bacterial cells for the removal of heavy metals
Soumya Koippully Manikandan, Vaishakh Nair
Abstract
Removal of Cd and Ni by Pseudomonas stutzeri immobilized on rice husk biochar (PRHB). The removal efficiency of PRHB was higher than that of free cells, which could be attributed to simultaneous adsorption, ion exchange, complexation, precipitation, and bioaccumulation caused by the biochar carrier and bacteria.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharChemistryPseudomonas stutzeriHuskAdsorptionBioaccumulationPseudomonasBacteriaIon exchangePrecipitationEnvironmental chemistryNuclear chemistryIonOrganic chemistryBotanyPyrolysisMeteorologyGeneticsPhysicsBiologyAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalBioeconomy and Sustainability Development