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REVIEW article

Front. Microbiol.
Sec. Microbiological Chemistry and Geomicrobiology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1434921
This article is part of the Research Topic Mineral Solubilizing Microorganisms (MSM) and Their Applications in Nutrient Bioavailability, Bioweathering and Bioremediation, Vol III View all 3 articles

Microbial strategies for lead remediation in agricultural soils and wastewater: mechanisms, advancesapplications, and future directions

Provisionally accepted
Muhammad Adil Muhammad Adil 1*Isma Gul Isma Gul 2*Fenglin Lv Fenglin Lv 1*Tingting Li Tingting Li 1*Yi Chen Yi Chen 1*Heli Lu Heli Lu 1*Muhammad Irfan Ahamad Muhammad Irfan Ahamad 1Siqi Lu Siqi Lu 3*Wanfu Feng Wanfu Feng 1*
  • 1 Henan University, Kaifeng, China
  • 2 Southwest University, Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
  • 3 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States

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    High lead (Pb) levels in agricultural soil and wastewater threaten ecosystems and organism health. Microbial remediation emerges asis a cost-effective, efficient, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional physical or chemical methods for eliminating Pb remediation. Previous research indicates that micro-organisms employ various strategies to combat Pb pollution, including biosorption, bioprecipitation, biomineralization, and bioaccumulation. This study delves into recent advancements in Pb-remediation techniques utilizing bacteria, fungi, and microalgae, elucidating their detoxification pathways. This review presents a comprehensive overview of microbiological mechanisms employed in Pb remediation and investigates the factors influencing that influence Pb removal through specific case studies. It delvesinvestigates into how bacteria immobilize Pb by generating nanoparticles that convert dissolved lead (Pb-II) into less harmful forms to mitigate its adverse impacts. Furthermore, the current review explores the molecular-levelmolecular-level mechanisms and genetic engineering techniques through which bacteria microbes develop resistance to Pb. We outline the challenges and potential avenues for research in microbial remediation of Pb-polluted habitats, exploring the interplay between lead Pb and micro-organisms and their potential in Pb removal.

    Keywords: Line spacing: 1.5 lines Formatted: Line spacing: 1.5 lines Lead pollution, Environmental toxicity, Detoxification mechanisms, Microbial and molecular remediation, Environmental restoration Line spacing: 1.5 lines

    Received: 19 May 2024; Accepted: 25 Jul 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Adil, Gul, Lv, Li, Chen, Lu, Ahamad, Lu and Feng. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Muhammad Adil, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
    Isma Gul, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, Chongqing Municipality, China
    Fenglin Lv, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
    Tingting Li, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
    Yi Chen, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
    Heli Lu, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
    Siqi Lu, University of Connecticut, Storrs, 06269, Connecticut, United States
    Wanfu Feng, Henan University, Kaifeng, China

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