Decolourisation and metabolism of the reactive textile dye, Remazol Black B, by an immobilized microbial consortium

An upflow anaerobic filter was developed with a microbial consortium, consisting predominantly of Alcaligenes faecalis and Commamonas acidovorans, immobilized on a gravel substratum. Remazol Black B, a commercially important textile dye, was decolourised by >95% within 48 h (operating conditions:...

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Published in:Biotechnology letters 1996-05, Vol.18 (5), p.527-530
Main Authors: OXSPRING, D. A, MCMULLAN, G, SMYTH, W. F, MARCHANT, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcaligenes faecalis
Biodegradation of pollutants
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Environment and pollution
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
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Summary:An upflow anaerobic filter was developed with a microbial consortium, consisting predominantly of Alcaligenes faecalis and Commamonas acidovorans, immobilized on a gravel substratum. Remazol Black B, a commercially important textile dye, was decolourised by >95% within 48 h (operating conditions: initial dye concentration, 0.5g/l; pH 7.0; flow rate 0.1 l/hour; room temperature fluctuated between 12 and 20 degree C).
ISSN:0141-5492
1573-6776
DOI:10.1007/BF00140197