Affiliation:
1. Tonghua Normal University
2. Heilongjiang East University
Abstract
Nickel (Ni (II)), cobalt (Co (II)) and manganese (Mn (II)) are often encountered in wastewaters. These metals have been identified as micronutrients, at trace concentrations; however, they are microbial growth inhibitors, at relatively high concentrations. The present review discusses, in a systematic way, the individual effects of the above heavy metals to the growth of microorganisms grown under aerobic conditions, with focus on the growth of activated sludge.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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