Abstract
Yttrium (Y) holds significant industrial and economic importance, being listed as a critical element on the European list of critical elements, thus emphasizing the high priority for its recovery. Bacterial strategies play a crucial role in the biorecovery of metals, offering a promising and environmentally friendly approach. Therefore, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms behind bacterial resistance, as well as the processes of bioaccumulation and biotransformation, is of paramount importance. A total of 207 Alphaproteobacteria strains from the University of Coimbra Bacteria Culture Collection were tested for Y-resistance. Among these, strain Mesorhizobium qingshengii J19 exhibited high resistance (up to 4mM Y) and remarkable Y accumulation capacity, particularly in the cell membrane. Electron microscopy revealed Y-phosphate interactions, while X-ray diffraction identified Y(PO3)3·9H2O biocrystals produced by J19 cells. This study elucidates Y immobilization through biomineralization within phosphate biocrystals using M. qingshengii J19 cells.
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