Abstract
Biosorption of Zn (II) ions from aqueous solution by immobilized <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>
Highlights
IntroductionThe maximum biosorption capacity was 3.55 mgg-1
Biosorption is seen as an alternative method that can be categorized as a green technology for heavy metal removal from industrial effluents (Wang and Chen, 2009)
This study has been carried to investigate the capacity of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, immobilized in calcium alginate, to adsorb Zinc (II) ions from aqueous solution and to determine the optimization parameters for the process
Summary
The maximum biosorption capacity was 3.55 mgg-1 These results indicate that zinc metal removal by biomass of Aspergillus fumigatus immobilized in alginate is a low cost wastewater treatment option and can be effectively used in small scale treatment plants. They tend to persist and accumulate in every part of the food chain (Vijaya et al, 2008) The removal of these metals from industrial wastewaters is a problem of increasing concern that has been mostly solved by chemical and physical methods of treatment. This study has been carried to investigate the capacity of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, immobilized in calcium alginate, to adsorb Zinc (II) ions from aqueous solution and to determine the optimization parameters for the process.
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