
Fermentation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(6), С. 321 - 321
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2025
This study investigated the role of indigenous inoculum (primarily sulfur-oxidizing Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans and other acidophilic bacteria) in heavy metal removal from sewage sludge (SS) anaerobic digested (ADS). Four treatments were evaluated: + elemental sulfur (S/ADS E), alone B), S), a control with no additives. After 7 days bioleaching, SS ADS exhibited comparable rates on Ni (92–98%) Pb (88–92%), which significantly more mobilized than Cu (30–44%) Cr (63–73%). bioleaching treatment, residual metals both types predominantly sequestered oxidizable (F3) (F4) fractions, markedly reducing their environmental mobility pollution risk during land application. The dewaterability performance, assessed via capillary suction time (CST), reached optimal values S E within 24–48 h, after CST increased alongside rising extracellular polymeric substances dissolved organic carbon. While S/ADS B configuration marginally reduced Cu, Ni, efficiencies relative to E, it demonstrated superior characteristics under equivalent reaction durations. These results suggest that limiting (S0) supply moderate growth activity autotrophic A. can maintain pH 2.0–3.0, striking balance between effective favorable dewatering performance.
Язык: Английский