In this study, phycoremediation of thallium toxic metal present in galery water of an abandoned mine area was investigated by using Cladophora fracta. Within the scope of the study, a reactor containing Cladophora fracta was used and it was determined whether the Cladophora fracta accumulated thallium depending on time. Additionally, the bioconcentration factor was calculated. According to research findings; the accumulations of thallium by Cladophora fracta, compared with uncontaminated alga, were 225% at 5 min, 450% at 10 min, 550% at 20 min, 575% at 40 min, 700% at 60 min, and 900% at 120 min, respectively. BCF values were between 1000-5000. This indicated that Cladophora fracta had bioaccumulation potential. As a result, this research carried out in mining area has documented the phycoremediation of thallium in gallery water of an abandoned mine area.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Environmental Engineering |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | January 28, 2023 |
| Acceptance Date | September 29, 2023 |
| Early Pub Date | November 30, 2023 |
| Publication Date | December 1, 2023 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 13 Issue: 4 |