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Review
. 2019 Oct 3;9(4):114-118.
doi: 10.1556/1886.2019.00018. eCollection 2019 Dec 25.

Biodegradation of Synthetic Dyes of Textile Effluent by Microorganisms: An Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Approach

Radia Jamee  1 , Romana Siddique  1
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Review

Biodegradation of Synthetic Dyes of Textile Effluent by Microorganisms: An Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Approach

Radia Jamee et al. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp). .

Abstract

Due to its overall environmental impact, the residual dye in the wastewater from the synthetic dye manufacturing and textile industries is a global concern. The discharge contains a high content of pigments and other additives, possessing complex structures. As per the requirement for dyed clothing, dyestuff in the effluent is less susceptible to acids, bases, and oxygen. Thus, conventional physical and chemical methods are not always efficient in degrading the dyes. Some microorganisms growing in an area affected with textile effluent have the capability to utilize the dyes as a source of carbon or nitrogen or both. As a very clean, inexpensive, and sufficient alternative, bioremediation of textile wastewater using these microorganisms has gained major popularity. This review primarily centers the contribution of bacteria in this sector and the isolation of such bacteria from textile effluent. A secondary focus is discussing the factors which influence the performance by different bacteria.

Keywords: Azo dyes; biodegradation; textile industry.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest There is no conflict of interest among the authors.

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Treatment methods for dye removal from textile effluent [4]
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