Review article
https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2024.014
Biological Degradation of Cyanide, Thiocyanate, and Phenolic Compounds in Wastewater
Ana Tutić
orcid.org/0009-0004-2254-6618
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Trg Marka Marulića 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
*
Marija Vuković-Domanovac
orcid.org/0000-0001-5818-7347
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Trg Marka Marulića 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Dajana Kučić-Grgić
orcid.org/0000-0001-8427-6482
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Trg Marka Marulića 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Martina Miloloža
orcid.org/0000-0003-3719-8359
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Trg Marka Marulića 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Wastewater from various industries, such as coking, mining, pharmaceutical, petroleum, etc., often contains high concentrations of cyanides, thiocyanates, and phenolic compounds, individually or in combination, making them serious sources of pollution for natural watercourses. Protecting water bodies and preserving life within them requires reducing the concentrations of these compounds to legally prescribed levels. Given the complexity of such wastewater effective treatment generally involves multiple technologies, with biological treatment being both indispensable and highly effective. Therefore, exploring the potential for biological degradation of these compounds, along with the mechanisms influencing their degradation under various environmental conditions, is crucial. This paper provides an overview of the biological degradation of toxic compounds in industrial wastewater, investigating various microorganisms and degradation techniques to ensure effective and environmentally friendly water treatment.
Keywords
cyanide; thiocyanate; phenol; wastewater; biological degradation
Hrčak ID:
329599
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Publication date:
15.5.2025.
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