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The Key Microbial Processes in the Removal of Toxic Metals and Radionuclides from the Environment
Lajos G. Gazsó
Department of Environmental Radiobiology, “Frédéric Joliot-Curie” National
Research Institute for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, “József Fodor“ National Center for Public Health, Budapest, Hungary
Corresponding author: Dr. Lajos Gazsó
Department of Environmental Radiobiology,
“Frédéric Joliot-Curie” National Research Institute for Radiobiology
and Radiohygiene, “József Fodor“ National Center for Public Health
P.O. Box 101
H-1775 Budapest, Hungary
Telephone: (+36) 1 482-2004
Fax number: (+36) 1 482-2005
E-mail adress: gazso@hp.osski.hu
CEJOEM 2001, Vol.7. Nos.3-4.:178-185
Key words:
Biosorption, bioprecipitation, bioaccumulation, siderophores, toxic metals, radionuclides
Abstract:
The increasing amount of toxic metals and radionuclides emitted into the biosphere as a
result of industrial activities indicate a potential hazard to the ecosystem. With the increasing
need for the safe removal of toxic metals and radionuclides and the continued public interest of
environmental problems, the microbial processes play an important role in the future of waste
management. The key microbial processes which may effect mobilisation or immobilisation of toxic
elements are reviewed.
Received: 13 September 2001
Accepted: 26 January 2002
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