CADMIUM BIOREMEDIATION BY BREVIBACILLUS SPP: A MINIREVIEW

N. M. T.  Jebril

doi:10.59807/jlsar.v5i2.98

Authors

N. M. T. Jebril 1 Department of Biology, College of Sciences for Women, University of Babylon, Iraq
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5368-2127

https://doi.org/10.59807/jlsar.v5i2.98

Keywords:

Adsorption, Bioaccumulation, Bioremediation, Brevibacillus agri, Cadmium

Abstract

This review examines the potential of Brevibacillus species in cadmium bioremediation, a critical environmental challenge due to the harmful effects of cadmium contamination. The review highlights the limitations of traditional chemical methods, such as precipitation, which are inefficient at low cadmium concentrations and costly. Instead, biological methods are increasingly favored for their cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency, particularly at dilute concentrations. The review focuses on the genus Brevibacillus, a group of bacteria known for their diverse environmental habitats and biotechnological applications. Specific species of Brevibacillus have demonstrated the ability to degrade pollutants and accumulate heavy metals, including cadmium. For example, B. agri has been identified as having significant potential for cadmium tolerance and bioaccumulation. The mechanisms employed by these bacteria include biosorption, bioaccumulation, and extracellular uptake, making them effective candidates for bioremediation strategies. The review emphasizes that while several Brevibacillus species have been applied in cadmium removal, further studies are necessary to fully explore the potential of B. agri and other species in various contaminated environments. The findings underscore the importance of leveraging microbial processes for environmental cleanup, especially in areas affected by heavy metal pollution.

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