Metal removal from erbium-containing wastewater using Arthospira platensis

Abstract

Cyanobacteria Arthospira platensis was used for Er(III) removal from wastewater by applying biosorption and bioaccumulation processes. The optimal conditions for Er(III) removal were defined as pH 3.0, time 15 min and temperature 20 ◦C, when 30 mg/g of Er(III) were removed.