Title: Bioremediation Of Textile Dye Effluents Using Bacterial Consortium
Authors: Sani Shuaibu Kafin hausa, Yasir Ahmad, Joseph Agoh Adayi,
Volume: 8
Issue: 8
Pages: 20-23
Publication Date: 2024/08/28
Abstract:
The inappropriate and unselective discharge of textile effluent in natural water and land is posturing serious difficulties and it has also adverse effects on different crops. Based on the aim of this paper, the sample of the bacterial consortium was screen for its activities and inoculated according to standard microbiological procedure. And the bioremediation potential of bacterial consortia in treating textile dye effluents was evaluated. Data from Table 4.2 and 4.3 indicates a significant reduction in dye concentration due to microbial activity. The study revealed an average dye reduction of 49.6% for Blue, 53.3% for Malachite green, and 59.6% for Congo red within 120 hours. Primary screening of 14 bacterial isolates identified six with notable dye-reducing properties. Morphological and biochemical analyses revealed the presence of Staphylococcus xylosus, Bacillus korlensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas cichorii, Brevundimonas diminuta, and Enterococcus columbae. The isolates demonstrated diverse staining and spore-forming characteristics, crucial for bioremediation processes. The study underscores the potential of these bacterial species in mitigating dye pollution, highlighting their application in sustainable effluent treatment strategies.