Treatment of chromium contaminated soil using bioremediation

Ipung Fitri Purwanti*, Tesya Paramita Putri, Setyo Budi Kurniawan

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Abstract

Chromium contamination in soil occurs due to the disposal of chromium industrial wastewater or sludge that excess the quality standard. Chromium concentration in soil is ranged between 1 to 300 mg/kg while the maximum health standard is 2.5 mg/kg. Bioremediation is one of technology that could be used for remediating heavy metal contamination in soil. Bacteria have an ability to remove heavy metal from soil. One bacteria species that capable to remove chromium from soil is Bacillus subtilis. The aim of this research was to know the chromium removal percentage in contaminated soil by Bacillus subtilis. Artificial chromium contaminated soil was used by mixing 425gram sand and chromium trichloride solution. Concentration of chromium added into the spiked soil were 50, 75, and 100 mg/L. During 14 days, pH, soil temperature and soil moisture were tested. Initial and final number of bacterial colony and chromium concentration analysed. The result showed that the highest percentage of chromium removal was 11% at a chromium concentration of 75 mg/L.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Construction and Building Engineering, ICONBUILD 2017
Subtitle of host publicationSmart Construction Towards Global Challenges
EditorsWilliam Reza Borgan, Saloma, Victor, Flandy Buntoro
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735415911
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2017
Event3rd International Conference on Construction and Building Engineering: Smart Construction Towards Global Challenges, ICONBUILD 2017 - Palembang, Indonesia
Duration: 14 Aug 201717 Aug 2017

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1903
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Construction and Building Engineering: Smart Construction Towards Global Challenges, ICONBUILD 2017
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityPalembang
Period14/08/1717/08/17

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