Journal of Research and Development
Open Access
ISSN: 2311-3278
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ISSN: 2311-3278
+44-77-2385-9429
Nigeria
Extended Abstract
Euro Analytica 2020:Detoxification and biodegradation of an azo dye, Eriochrome black T by Penicillium citrinum- Paul Olusegun Bankole - Federal University of Agriculture
Author(s): Paul Olusegun Bankole
Filamentous fungi are known for their effective and efficient biosorbent properties. In this study, Penicillium citrinum strain LAG decolorized Eriochrome black T dye within 5 days. Maximum decolorization (98%) was achieved at a concentration (10 mg L-1), temperature (35 °C), pH 6 and 2.0 g cell biomass during optimization scale up studies. The enzymes activities showed 63% and 55% induction of laccase and lignin peroxidase respectively. UV—Vis spectroscopy, HPLC and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used in analyzing the degraded products of the dye. The GCMS analysis revealed the production of three metabolites; naphthalen-1-ol, 2-nitronaphthalene and naphthalene after degradation of Eriochr.. View More»