Cadmium resistant bacteria mediated cadmium removal: a systematic review on resistance, mechanism and bioremediation approaches

Nadia Jebril*, Rich Boden, Charlotte Braungardt

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Abstract

Cadmium-resistant bacteria that are used to remove cadmium (Cd) are becoming increasingly of the most important and hygienic method. Resistant mechanisms are involved in different ways, and some of them which can be used in cadmium removal techniques based on their molecular mechanisms and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). This review summarises recent improvements in understanding the mechanisms by which bacteria are either intrinsically resistant or acquire resistance to cadmium to be used as a way for cadmium removal.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012006
JournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume1002
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Apr 2022
Event1st International Scientific Conference on the Environment of Marshes and Water Surfaces, ISCEMWS 2021 - Al-Nasiriyah, Iraq
Duration: 17 Nov 202118 Nov 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

Keywords

  • Bioremediation
  • cadmium-resistant bacteria
  • Minimum inhibitory concentration
  • resistant mechanisms

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