A Review on Phytoremediation and Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metals Management

A Review on Phytoremediation and Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metals Management

1*Thakur Pitambri, 2Rahul Hakhu, 1Mehak, 1Mannat Malhotra, 1Anurag Khatri

1Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Biotechnology (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India

2Centre for Distance and Online Education, Chitkara University, India

*Corresponding author: pitambri.cu@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

This review is mainly focused on the removal of heavy metal from the environment by using various plants and microorganisms. Substantial Metal (HM) tainting issues are getting progressively basic in India; aimless utilization of these for human benefits like horticulture, modern, foundries, mining, smelters, coal-consuming force plants and metallurgical has changed their air biochemical parity. These outcomes in overabundance arrival of metals, for example, cadmium, chromium copper, nickel, iron, zinc, and so forth are bigger ecological contaminations, especially in zones with higher anthropogenic movement. The presentation of people to substantial metals can happen through different ways, which incorporate inward breath as residue or smoke, vaporization, and ingestion through various contaminated food material or may be some soft drinks. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms used by plants and microbes in heavy metal uptake, transformation, and stabilization. It discusses key processes such as phytoextraction, phytostabilization, bioaccumulation, biosorption and biomineralization with high remediation potential. Recent advancements, limitations and future prospects for field-scale application are examined to understand the potential of integrated bioremediation approaches in restoring contaminated environments.

KEYWORDS: Bioremediation, Toxins, Heavy metals, Environment, microorganisms, phytoextraction