Decolourization of synthetic dyes by Trametes hirsuta in expanded-bed reactors

Chemosphere. 2006 Mar;62(9):1558-63. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.06.042. Epub 2005 Aug 11.

Abstract

The present paper studies the decolourization of different synthetic dyes (Indigo Carmine, Bromophenol Blue, Methyl Orange and Poly R-478) by the white-rot fungus Trametes hirsuta at bioreactor scale under solid-state conditions, operating with ground orange peelings as a support-substrate. Dye decolourization was performed in both batch and continuous mode. Batch cultivation led to high decolourization percentages in a short time (100% for Indigo Carmine in 3h and 85% for Bromophenol Blue in 7 h). As for continuous cultivation, different hydraulic retention times (HRT) were studied (0.8, 1, 1.5 and 3d). The highest decolourization percentages were obtained operating at a HRT of 3d, especially for the dyes Methyl Orange and Poly R-478 (81.4% and 46.9%, respectively). This is a very interesting result, since there are few studies dealing with the continuous decolourization of dyes at bioreactor scale by fungal laccases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Bioreactors
  • Color
  • Coloring Agents / analysis*
  • Polyporales / growth & development*
  • Textile Industry
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Purification / methods*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical