Bioremediation of Chromium-Contaminated Waste with Acetic Acid
Filed in archive Energy, Environment and Ecology on March 13, 2009
Scientists have discovered that the addition of dilute acetic acid or vinegar can help jumpstart bioremediation of chromium-contaminated industrial wastewater.
"Our treatment method reconverts the oxidised chromate to a non-soluble state, which means it can be left safely in the ground without risk to the environment. As it is no longer 'bio-available' it doesn't present any risk to the surrounding ecosystem."
This presents a cheaper, environmentally safer alternative or bioremediation without introducing or engineering new bacteria. The research has been published online in the Journal of Ecological Engineering.
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