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- Title
Decolorization of Textile Wastewater by Selective Fungi.
- Authors
Hardin, Ian R.; Huantian Cao; Wilson, Susan S.; Akin, Danny E.
- Abstract
A way to decolorize wastewater that eliminates the need for inorganic oxidizing agents such as ozone or precipitating agents such as polymeric flocculants is described. This biological approach is unique to the industry and builds on expertise gained from experience with white-rot fungi (e.g., Phanerochaete chrysospohum) that have been isolated and characterized. Enzymes such as laccases and manganese peroxidases can cleave aromatic rings. These have potential for destroying dyes though individual enzymes capable of breaking down one type of dye molecular structure may be blocked from attacking another dye structure. Another drawback of the specific enzyme approach may be the rate of reaction. The approach in this research takes advantage of the environmentally friendly action of enzymes and uses entire microorganisms to decolorize wastewater.
- Subjects
BIODEGRADATION of industrial wastes; FLOCCULATION in sewage purification; INDUSTRIAL enzymology; DYES &; dyeing; FLOCCULANTS; BIOREMEDIATION; INDUSTRIAL mycology; PHYSICAL &; theoretical chemistry; BIOCHEMICAL engineering
- Publication
Textile Chemist & Colorist & American Dyestuff Reporter, 2000, Vol 32, Issue 11, p38
- ISSN
1526-2847
- Publication type
Article