Characterisation of uranium(VI) sorption by two environmental fungal species using gamma spectrometry.
Environ Technol
; 29(12): 1341-8, 2008 Dec.
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Uranium(VI) sorption by two highly uranium-resistant air-borne fungi in a low-pH medium was measured by means of gamma spectrometry. Growth kinetics and stoichiometry of the two fungal species were also studied. Results show acceptable growth rates in synthetic medium with glucose and ammonia as carbon and nitrogen sources, respectively. Typical oxidative metabolism of carbohydrates was found. In vivo uptake of the radionuclide was negligible, but biosorption dry biomass presented a remarkable performance. The fungal strains showed potential for use in bioremediation.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Espectrometria gama
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Poluentes Radioativos da Água
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Biodegradação Ambiental
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Desintoxicação por Sorção
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Urânio
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Fungos Mitospóricos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Environ Technol
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Argentina
País de publicação:
Reino Unido