RESUMO
A redução do Cr(VI) para Cr(III) diminui a toxidade deste metal no ambiente, uma vez que o Cr(III) é insolúvel às membranas biológicas. Assim, a redução
ABSTRACT
The reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) decrease the toxic effect of this metal in the environment, because Cr(III) is insoluble to the biological membranes. The microbial reduction of Cr(VI) it is an alternative to reduce the environmental impacts caused by this metal used in several industrial
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