Biosorption of uranium and thorium. [Rhizopus arrhizus]

Journal Article · Sat Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260230309· OSTI ID:5170454

Tsezos, M; Volesky, B

Selected samples of waste microbial biomass originating from various industrial fermentation processes and biological treatment plants have been screened for biosorbent properties in conjunction with uranium and thorium in aqueous solutions. Biosorption isotherms have been used for the evaluation of biosorptive uptake capacity of the biomass which was also compared to an activated carbon and the ion exchange resin currently used in uranium production processes. Determined uranium and thorium biosorption isotherms were independent of the initial U or Th solution concentration. Solution pH affected the exhibited uptake. 24 refs.

• Research Organization: McGill Univ, Montreal, Que, Can
• OSTI ID: 5170454
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States) Vol. 23:3; ISSN BIBIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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