Biosorption of arsenic(III) ion from aqueous solution using Aspergillus fumigatus isolated from arsenic contaminated site

Isolation and characterization of Arsenic tolerant fungal strains from contaminated sites around urban environment of Kolkata

“…Ridvan et al [15] also worked with Penicillium purpurogenum to show bioadsorbtion capacity of heavy metal Pb, Cd, As and Hg and found metal accumulation Pb(II)>Cd(II)>Hg(II)>As(III) Our results are in tune with the findings of a group of researchers, who reported arsenic removal potential of Aspergillus candidus and A. flavus respectively [16,17]. Similarly Srivastava et al [18] detailed arsenic removal potential of Trichoderma and Aspergillus sp, isolated from arsenic contaminated sites of West Bengal.…”

Nitric acid-treated bamboo waste as low-cost adsorbent for removal of cationic dye from aqueous solution

“…Most of the adsorption studies have been focused on untreated plant/agricultural wastes such as orange peel [2], rice husk [3], oil palm trunk fiber [4], Aspergillus fumigatus [5], wheat straw [6], durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) peel [7], Eucalyptus bark powder [8], almond shells [9], clay materials [10], pomelo (Citrus grandis) peel [11], Luffa cylindrica fibers [12], Parthenium biomass [13], castor seed shell [14] and granular kohlrabi peel [15]. Recently, an extensive list of adsorbent literature for dye removal has been compiled by Allen and Koumanova [16].…”

Arsenate Resistant Penicillium coffeae: A Potential Fungus for Soil Bioremediation

“…Identification of fungi was done by a combination of visualizing colony morphology and microscopic examination. Fungal isolates were maintained on PDA slants as pure cultures (Maheswari and Murugesan 2011). Identification of the fungal isolate chosen for further study was confirmed by sequencing genes coding for ribosomal RNA as described below.…”

“…Widespread use of arsenate in copper smelting industries, metallurgical activities, pigments and insecticides are the major sources of arsenate in soil and natural waters (Maheswari and Murugesan 2011). Those who are affected with arsenate show symptoms such as eczema of skin/ mucous membrane, hyperkeratosis of palms and soles, warts, encephalopathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory problems, leukemia, cancers (Al-Sabbak et al 2012).…”