Modeling simultaneous hexavalent chromium reduction and phenol degradation by a defined coculture of bacteria

Journal Article · Wed Dec 20 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Biotechnology and Bioengineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260480608· OSTI ID:162985

Shen, H; Wang, Y T ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (United States). Dept. of Civil Engineering

Based on the kinetics of Cr(VI) reduction by Escherichia coli ATCC 33456 and phenol degradation by Pseudomonas putida DMP-1, a mathematical model is developed to describe simultaneous Cr(VI) reduction and phenol degradation in the coculture of the two species. The developed model incorporates the toxicity effects of Cr(VI) and phenol on phenol degradation and Cr(VI) reduction in the coculture. The model illustrates the inhibitory effects of phenol on Cr(VI) reduction and Cr(VI) toxicity toward phenol degradation. The model also reveals the recoveries of the activities of the repressed bacterial cells with continuous Cr(VI) reduction and phenol degradation in the coculture. The model is capable of predicting simultaneous Cr(VI) reduction and phenol degradation within a broad range of Cr(VI) and phenol concentrations and under an appropriate composition of populations. However, the model simulates lower concentrations of phenol than experimental observations once Cr(VI) is reduced to a low level (< 7 mg/L). The model simulation for Cr(VI) also deviates from experimental data when P. putida is outnumbered by E. coli by a ratio of 1:5.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 162985
• Journal Information: Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Journal Name: Biotechnology and Bioengineering Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 48; ISSN BIBIAU; ISSN 0006-3592
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PHENOL
PSEUDOMONAS
TOXICITY