N. Ahalya, T.V. Ramachandra*,1 and R.D. Kanamadi 2
1 Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, INDIA. 2 Department of Zoology, Karnataka University, Dharwad, INDIA.
Biosorption is being demonstrated as a useful alternative to conventional systems for the removal of toxic metals from industrial effluents. The development of the biosorption processes requires further investigation in the direction of modeling, of regeneration of biosorbent material and of testing immobilized raw biomasses with industrial effluents. Due to the extensive research and significant economic benefits of biosorption, some new biosorbent materials are poised for commercial exploitation.
