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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Volume 371, Issue -, Pages 198-212Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.02.074
Keywords
Uranium; In situ remediation; Bioreactor; Bioelectrochemical system; Biofilm; Reduction rate
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- Academy of Finland [292639]
- CSIRO Land and Water
- Academy of Finland (AKA) [292639, 292639] Funding Source: Academy of Finland (AKA)
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Biological reduction of soluble uranium from U(VI) to insoluble U(IV) coupled to the oxidation of an electron donor (hydrogen or organic compounds) is a potentially cost-efficient way to reduce the U concentrations in contaminated waters to below regulatory limits. A variety of microorganisms originating from both U contaminated and non-contaminated environments have demonstrated U(VI) reduction capacity under anaerobic conditions. Bioreduction of U(VI) is considered especially promising for in situ remediation, where the activity of indigenous microorganisms is stimulated by supplying a suitable electron donor to the subsurface to contain U contamination to a specific location in a sparingly soluble form. Less studied microbial biofilm-based bioreactors and bioelectrochemical systems have also shown potential for efficient U(VI) reduction to remove U from contaminated water streams. This review compares the advantages and challenges of U(VI)-reducing in situ remediation processes, bioreactors and bioelectrochemical systems. In addition, the current knowledge of U(VI) bioreduction mechanisms and factors affecting U(VI) reduction kinetics (e.g. pH, temperature, and the chemical composition of the contaminated water) are discussed, as both of these aspects are important in designing efficient remediation processes.
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