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ReviewWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2025

Sulfate-reducing bacteria in removal of pollutants: a promising candidate for bioremediation.

Panchami Sreeja Shaji, Salom Gnana Thanga Vincent, Karthikeyan Subburamu

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Review in World journal of microbiology & biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Panchami Sreeja ShajiDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Salom Gnana Thanga VincentDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. salom@keralauniversity.ac.in.
Karthikeyan SubburamuCentre for Post Harvest Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641003, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Industrial processes contribute significantly to environmental pollution, particularly by releasing sulfate-rich wastewater containing toxic metals and organic pollutants. Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), being anaerobic microorganisms, are capable of reducing sulfate to sulfide, which precipitates harmful heavy metals and facilitates bioremediation. This review explores the potential of SRB in industrial wastewater treatment, focusing on their roles in the bioremediation of sulfates, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Laboratory-scale experiments demonstrated that SRB effectively reduces sulfate concentrations and removes heavy metals such as zinc, cadmium, and chromium through sulfidogenesis. The treatment process shows promise as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical methods. However, challenges related to hydrogen sulfide emissions and process scalability persist. Future research focuses on enhancing SRB activity through optimized bioreactor designs while effectively controlling H

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BacteriaSulfatesSulfur-Reducing BacteriaWater Pollutants, ChemicalBiodegradation, EnvironmentalBioreactorsHydrogen SulfideMetals, HeavyPersistent Organic PollutantsWastewaterWater PurificationHydrogen SulfideMetals, HeavyPersistent Organic PollutantsSulfatesWastewaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalBioremediationEco-friendly industrial wastewater treatmentPersistent organic pollutantsSulfate- reducing bacteriaSulfate reduction

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