Biological process for treating liquid effluent from tanning or electroplating industries.
The Lentinus crinitus complex macrofungus strain effectively treats metal-contaminated effluents by bioaccumulating aluminum, chromium, copper, iron, nickel, and zinc, addressing classification challenges and enhancing ecological treatment efficacy.
BR102019015760B1Active Publication Date: 2026-07-07FUNDACAO UNIVE DE CAXIAS DO SUL
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- BR · BR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUNDACAO UNIVE DE CAXIAS DO SUL
- Filing Date
- 2019-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
Abstract
Biological process for treating liquid effluent using the macrofungus Lentinus. The present invention describes a process for treating tannery and electroplating effluents contaminated by different types of metals (aluminum, copper, chromium, iron, and nickel) by adding biomass of a macrofungus from the Lentinus crinitus complex to the treatment process. This invention falls within the fields of biotechnology, biology, and environmental engineering.
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