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Characterization of Target Organisms from Environmental Origin for Rapid Bioremediation of Hexamine.
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Geomicrobiology Journal . Apr2024, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p440-450. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The non-aromatic, heterocyclic hexamine is one of the most refractory pollutants in some industrial effluents and food-grade plastics. This compound and its derivatives harm human health with limited options for eco-friendly biological treatment. This study reports the characterization of two rapid hexamine-removing bacterial isolates, Micromonospora citrea SRCHD01 and Micrococcus luteus SRCHD02, from wastewater of Hexamine producing plant at Vishakapatnam, India. The former is a structured biofilm former while the latter is a weak biofilm former with both isolates dividing faster under immobilized conditions. Isolate SRCHD01 could reduce 200 mg/L hexamine to 84.91 mg/L in 24 h with associated Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) reduction of 99% from an initial concentration of 8028.93 mg/L within 120 h, making it the fastest hexamine-removing bacteria reported till date. The investigation opens a new avenue for studying the bioremediation of hexamine in biofilm reactors ensuring environmental protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01490451
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Geomicrobiology Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176449999
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2023.2234371