Pyrite-Based Cr(VI) Reduction Driven by Chemoautotrophic Acidophilic Bacteria

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Journal Front Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2020 Mar 3

PMID 32117078

Citations 3

Authors

Xinxing Liu

Haiyan Wu

Min Gan

Guanzhou Qiu

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Abstract

Cr(VI) is considered as a priority pollutant, and its remediation has attracted increasing attention in the environmental area. In this study, the driving of pyrite-based Cr(VI) reduction by was systematically investigated. The results showed that pyrite-based Cr(VI) reduction was a highly proton-dependent process and that pH influenced the biological activity. The passivation effect became more significant with an increase in pH, and there was a decrease in Cr(VI) reduction efficiency. However, Cr(VI) reduction efficiency was enhanced by inoculation with . The highest reduction efficiency was achieved in the biological system with a pH range of 1-1.5. Pyrite dissolution and reactive site regeneration were promoted by , which resulted in the enhanced effect in Cr(VI) reduction. The low linear relevancy between pH and Cr(VI) dosage in the biological system indicated a complex interaction between bacteria and pyrite. Secondary iron mineral formation in an unfavorable pH environment inhibited pyrite dissolution, but the passivation effect was relieved under the activity of due to S/Fe oxidization. The balance between Cr(VI) reduction and biological activity was critical for sustainable Cr(VI) reduction. Pyrite-based Cr(VI) remediation driven by chemoautotrophic acidophilic bacteria is shown to be an economical and efficient method of Cr(VI) reduction.

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