Cr(VI) reduction by cell-free extract of thermophillic Bacillus fusiformis NTR9

Residual chromium compounds in discharged effluents is a serious problem, due to hexavalent chromium or chromate[Cr(VI)] being extremely toxic and showing mutagenic and carcinogenic effects on biological systems. The bacterial enzymaticCr(VI) reduction can occur and this could be an effective method...

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Main Authors: Pranee Pattanapipitpaisal, Tipmontha Reakyai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2013-08-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjstweb/journal/35-4/35-4-5.pdf