2 publications

• Published Subscription 2 May 2017

  Microbial Degradation of Phenol: A Review

  By Viraj Krishna Mishra, Neeraj Kumar

  Abstract: Abstract Microorganisms have enormous potential to remove toxic organic compounds present in waste water due to its potential to metabolize these molecules. The presence of phenol and its derivatives is increasing in water resources due to its extensive applications. Microorganisms have been widely utilized to reduce the level of phenol in waste water. Different bacterial and fungal strains have been successfully studied to reduce the level of phenol in water. …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–22 Read article →

• Published Subscription 4 May 2016

  Microbial Flocculants and Its Application in Wastewater Treatments: A Review

  By Viraj Krishna Mishra

  Abstract: Abstract Scarcity of water resources has compelled to develop techniques for effective wastewater treatments and reutilization of it. Industrial and municipal wastewaters are the biggest pollutants of natural water resources. Wastewaters from these sources are rich in suspended particles, dyes, toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals and nutrient content such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The removal of these chemicals and particles is biggest challenge for effective wastewater treatment and its disposal. …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–50 Read article →