Abstract
Biosorption is an innovative method to remove nonbiodegradable pollutants, such as heavy metals, from aqueous solutions using a variety of biomaterials (e.g. bacteria, fungi, algae and industrial and agricultural wastes). Compared with other alternatives, these metabolically inactive and nonliving biomasses of microbial or floral origins are cheaper and more effective in removing metallic elements, some of which are toxic and carcinogenic. The discharge of heavy metals, such as copper ions into wastewater is regarded as a serious threat to the environment. Copper, a widely used metal in different industries, is considered one of the most detrimental elements to aquatic life. In this paper, the following topics are discussed: hazardous effects of copper in wastewater, biological methods of Cu removal (biosorption using bacteria and fungi) and the isotherms and kinetic models of adsorption.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
