BIOTROPIA - The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology
Vol. 22 No. 2 (2015): BIOTROPIA Vol. 22 No. 2 December 2015

Biological Remediation of Cyanide: A Review

Ibrahim, Karamba Kabiru (Unknown)
Syed, Mohd Arif (Unknown)
Shukor, Mohd Yunus (Unknown)
Ahmad, Siti Aqlima (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Mar 2016

Abstract

Cyanide and its complexes are produced worldwide as industrial waste or effluents. Biodegradation is considered the most economical and effective method for removing cyanide from the environment. Numerous studies have identified various microorganisms capable of degrading cyanide under natural conditions. Hydrolytic, oxidative, reductive, and substitutive/transfer reactions are among the most common pathways utilized by microorganisms during cyanide degradation. Biodegradation may occur under aerobic or anaerobic conditions, depending on environmental factors. The use of immobilized microorganisms or purified enzymes has also been shown to increase degradation efficiency. Several microbial species, including Klebsiella oxytoca, Corynebacterium nitrophilum, Brevibacterium nitrophilum, Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Rhodococcus spp., and strain UKMP-5M, have been reported to be highly effective in cyanide biodegradation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

biotropia

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Veterinary

Description

BIOTROPIA, The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology, is a scientific publication of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) – Southeast Asian Regional Center for Tropical Biology (BIOTROP). It publishes articles in the broad areas of tropical ecosystems and ...