Removal of Heavy Metal (Cr) using Sulfolipid and it’s Application

A. Muthu Kumara Pandian (1), Thiruloshni S (2), Kavya S (3)
(1) Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Enginerring for Women, Thiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
(2) Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Enginerring for Women, Thiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
(3) Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Enginerring for Women, Thiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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Pandian , A. M. K., Thiruloshni S, & Kavya S. (2025). Removal of Heavy Metal (Cr) using Sulfolipid and it’s Application. International Journal on Computational Engineering, 2(2), 50–58. https://doi.org/10.62527/comien.2.2.64

Sulfolipids are a type of biosurfactant that have recently gained attention as a potential alternative to chemical surfactants in various industrial applications. One potential application of Sulfolipids is in the removal of heavy metals from Contaminated soil. Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal that is commonly Found in polluted soil and poses a significant threat to the environment and Human health. Several studies have investigated the use of sulfolipids for the Removal of (Cr) from contaminated soil and water. These studies have shown That sulfolipids can effectively solubilize and mobilize Cr, making it easier to Remove from the contaminated site. Sulfolipids can also help to reduce the Toxicity of (Cr) by converting it to less toxic forms. The mechanism of Cr Removal by sulfolipids is based on the ability of the sulfolipids molecules to bind To the metal ions and form complexes. The resulting complexes are more water-Soluble and can be removed from the contaminated site using conventional Methods such as filtration or sedimentation. In this review have provided Valuable information on the chemical structure and properties of sulfolipids, Which can aid in their production and application in the field. Overall, the use of Sulfolipids for the removal of heavy metals such as Cr from contaminated soil And water shows promising results. However, further research is needed to Optimize the use of sulfolipids in terms of their production, purification, and Application in the field. Additionally, further characterization studies are needed To fully understand the properties of sulfolipids and their potential applications In various industries.

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