Biosorption of Cr(III), Cr(VI), Cu(II) ions by intact cells of Spirulina platensis

TL;DR

This study investigates the biosorption of Cr(III), Cr(VI), and Cu(II) ions by Spirulina platensis, revealing that Cu(II) is more effectively adsorbed, with higher biosorption constants compared to chromium ions.

Contribution

It provides new quantitative data on the biosorption capacities of Spirulina platensis for different metal ions, highlighting its potential for bioremediation.

Findings

Cu(II) is more effectively adsorbed than Cr(III) and Cr(VI).

Biosorption constants for Cu(II) are significantly higher.

Spirulina platensis shows potential for removing heavy metals from solutions.

Abstract

The absorption characteristics of Cr(III), Cr(VI), Cu(II) ions on intact living cells Spirulina platensis (pH9.6) were studied by using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer. Also biosorption of these ions with cyanobacteria Spirulina platensis were studied using equilibrium dialysis and atomic absorption analysis.It was shown, that the absorption intensity of Spirulina platensis decreases, when Cr(III), Cr(VI), Cu(II) ions are added. Significant difference between the absorption intensity for Cu(II) Spirulina platensis and Cr(VI), Cr(III) Spirulina platensis were observed. Cu(II) was more effectively adsorbed by cyanobacterium than Cr(VI) and Cr(III). The biosorption constants for Cu(II) Spirulina platensis is higher than for Cr(VI) and Cr(III) Spirulina platensis 2.69 and 10.15- fold respectively.