Abstract
Heavy metal poisoning of the environment poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Landfills have been found to harbor diverse microbial communities capable of bioremediating such contaminants via biosorption. Unlike traditional methods of heavy metal remediation, which often involve costly and resource-intensive techniques, biosorption offers a promising alternative that harnesses the natural capabilities of microorganisms. The objective of this research was to identify and screen microorganisms from landfills for their ability to bio-sorb cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb). The present study deals with the isolation and screening of the microorganisms capable of removing heavy metals from the area near Dehradun Municipal Solid Waste Management Pvt. Ltd. Among the 17 bacterial isolates and 2 fungal isolates, only 7 bacteria and one fungal strain were able to absorb the heavy metal concentration. Among the 7 bacterial strains, the percentage of microbes with the ability to absorb Pb ranged from 35% to 70%, while the percentage of microbes with the ability to absorb Cd ranged from 20% to 50%. On the other hand, the fungal strain had an absorption capacity of about 80% for both Pb and Cd. This study emphasizes the potential of microorganisms isolated from landfills as attractive candidates for Cd and Pb biosorption. These isolates show significant tolerance and efficient biosorption capacities, making them good candidates for further exploration and prospective application in the bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated environments.
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