Colonization and Optimization of Some Fungal Mycelium through Metal Biosorbent

Abstract

This study investigated maximum mycelium formation through propagation of a newly isolated <em>Gliocladium</em> <em>viride</em> ZIC₂₀₆₃.To obtain high mycelium concentrations, the cultural conditions of <em>Gliocladium viride</em> ZIC₂₀₆₃ were optimized for the first time with the aim of using in further biosorption processes. The fungal mycelium was used as as biosorbent. In addition, cultural conditions (pH, temperature, incubation time, inoculum age and size) and culture medium were optimized for the growth of fungal culture as a biosorbent.The optimization led to a doubled amount of mycelium. With a high resistance to chromium, <em>Gliocladium viride</em> ZIC₂₀₆₃ as a thermostable and acid stable species may be applicable in the leather industry for the treatment of tanning effluent.