Role of Bacteria in Bioremediation of Chromium from Wastewaters: An Overview

Authors

  • Mukesh Kumar Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India
  • Tapan Kumar Mukherjee Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India
  • Indu Sharma Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India
  • Sushil Kumar Upadhyay Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India
  • Raj Singh Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana133207, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Bioremediation, Chromium, Technology, Pollutant, Bacteria

Abstract

Chromium exists in many forms according to their  valence from 0 to VI. Most dominant and stable  valences of Chromium are III and IV. Chromium is non  degradable, harmful and toxic pollutants which  negatively affect the environment. It transfers to one  trophic level to another via the food chain and continues  their cycle in the nature. Bacteria, fungi, algae and  plants are the best constituents of biomass which  reduces the toxicity of heavy metals in the ecosystem.  Bioremediation is a natural process for waste treatment  in an industrial area. This comprehensive review article  describes the sources of chromium contamination in  wastewater and soils, various treatment technologies for  the removal of chromium from water/ wastewater and  different bacteria dependent possible bioremediation of  this metalin aneco-friendly and cost effective manner. 

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