ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Biodegradation
;
Pseudomonas putida
;
Immobilization
;
Sodium cyanide
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary Pseudomonas putida, isolated from contaminated industrial wastewaters and soil sites, was found to utilize sodium cyanide (NaCN) as a sole source of carbon and nitrogen. Cells, immobilized in calcium alginate beads (1–2 mm diameter) were aerated in air-uplift-type fluidized batch bioreactor containing 100–400 ppm of NaCN. Degradation of NaCN was monitored for 168 h by analyzing gaseous and dissolved ammonia (NH3), CO2, pH and optical density. The results indicated that the alginate-immobilized cells ofP. putida were able to degrade NaCN into NH3 and CO2 in a time-dependent manner.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01569629
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