Abstract
Micro-organisms, including bacteria, algae, fungi and yeasts, can accumulate heavy metals and radionuclides with high efficiency. The author looks at the potential use of biomass for the treatment of toxic and radioactive wastes, and the recovery of valuable metals. He considers various biological mechanisms and recovery techniques, as well as the industrial and economic aspects of biosorption.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 421-426 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Chemistry and Industry (London) |
| Issue number | 13 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jul 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering