Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2019)
Mycoremediation of hexavalent chromium by macrofungi: A novel approach
Author(s): Mownitha V, Avudainayagam S, Sara Parwin Banu K and Krishnamoorthy AS
Abstract: In the present study the biosorption efficiency of macrofungal cultures (Pleurotus florida, Pleurotus eous, Hypsizygus ulmarius, Schizophyllum sp., Coprinus sp. and Ganoderma lucidum) in the removal of hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) from aqueous solution was being explored. The influence of parameters like initial Cr (VI) concentration, macrofungal culture and contact time were studied. From the results, it was evident that maximum biosorption of Cr (VI) was observed in Schizophyllum sp. (86.24%) and Ganoderma lucidum (83.97%) at the Cr (VI) concentration and contact time of 75 mg/L and 15 days respectively. The FTIR spectra of the fungal biomass before and after Cr (VI) biosorption confirmed the presence of functional groups and their involvement in the biosorption process. Hence, Schizophyllum sp. and Ganoderma lucidum can be utilized as a Mycoremediation tool in removing Cr (VI) from contaminated water.
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Mownitha V, Avudainayagam S, Sara Parwin Banu K, Krishnamoorthy AS. Mycoremediation of hexavalent chromium by macrofungi: A novel approach. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(3):2777-2781.
