We want to reduce TDS of aqueous solution. We have explored membrane technology and crystallization. Now we are looking to explore biomass for TDS removal. Pease suggest suitable bacteria.
Lactobacillus genera is identified suitable to be developed into a microbe which has the capacity to reduce TDS ( Total dissolved Solids).
Microbe for reducing total dissolved solids from wastewater
https://patents.google.com/patent/EP2643451A1/en
Yes, it is possible to remove TDS (total dissolved solids) from water using certain types of bacteria. These bacteria, known as denitrifying bacteria, work by converting the nitrates in TDS into nitrogen gas, which is then released into the atmosphere. This process is known as denitrification and is used in wastewater treatment plants and some desalination plants to reduce the amount of TDS in the water.
Dear Dhiraj Bhalachandra Thakur
In addition to nitrates and nitrites as referred by Peter Donkor we also convert sulfates, sulfites and sulfides biologically to elemental sulfur S° which precipitates as white solids.
Thank You.. Gaurav H Tandon , Peter Donkor and Bruno Peeters for valuable insights.
Bruno Peeters what will happen to counter ion of sulphate compound Like Na of Na2SO4, Mg of MgSO4 etc...
Dhiraj Bhalachandra Thakur
The monovalent cations Na+ and K+ remain in solution while the bivalent ones Mg++ and Ca++ could be precipitated.
- Yes, using certain types of bacteria can remove the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) from water.
- Denitrifying bacteria convert nitrates in TDS to nitrogen gas and release it into the atmosphere.
- However, there are other ways to reduce TDS in water, including: Reverse osmosis (RO).
- It is important to note that TDS alone is not a measure of water quality, as even water with a TDS of 0 can be contaminated.
Thank you Bruno peeters and Gamal Elhag-Idris for your important inputs..
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