Lead removal from the aqueous solution by extracellular polymeric substances produced by the marine diatom Navicula salinicola.
Environ Technol
; : 1-13, 2024 Apr 15.
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ABSTRACT
Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) have recently emerged as significant contributors in diverse biotechnological applications. Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), produced by a Navicula salinicola strain, have been studied for potential applications in a specific heavy metal (lead (Pb II)) removal from wastewater. The optimisation of operational parameters, mainly pH, Pb and EPS concentrations, using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) was undertaken to enhance lead uptake. The higher Pb adsorption capacity reached 2211.029 mg/g. Hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, phosphoric, and sulfhydryl groups were identified quantitatively as potential sites for Pb adsorption. EPS exhibited a notable flocculation rate of 70.20% in kaolin clay at a concentration of 15 mg/L. They demonstrated an emulsifying activity greater than 88%, showcasing their versatile potential for both sedimentation processes and stabilising liquid-liquid systems. EPS could be excellent nonconventional renewable biopolymers for treating water and wastewater.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Environ Technol
Journal subject:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Túnez
Country of publication:
Reino Unido