Removal of heavy metals by an Aspergillus terreus strain immobilized in a polyurethane matrix

A. Dias, Maristella; Cristina Alves Lacerda, Inayara; Pimentel, P.F.; F. de Castro, Heizir; A. Rosa, Carlos

doi:10.1046/j.1472-765x.2002.01040.x

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Removal of heavy metals by an Aspergillus terreus strain immobilized in a polyurethane matrix

Published in Letters in Applied Microbiology • Jan 1, 2002

Authors:

Maristella A. Dias

Inayara Cristina Alves Lacerda

P.F. Pimentel

Abstract

AIMS: The aim was to investigate the biosorption of chromium, nickel and iron from metallurgical effluents, produced by a steel foundry, using a strain of Aspergillus terreus immobilized in polyurethane foam. METHODS AND RESULTS: A. terreus UFMG-F01 was immobilized in polyurethane foam and subjected...

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Aspergillus terreus

Biosorption

Effluent

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