Microbial Degradation of Dye-Containing Wastewater

Abstract

Rapid industrialization and urbanization cause environmental pollution and release several xenobiotic compounds into the environment. Many of them have been listed as priority pollutants by the United States Environment Protection Agency ( http://www.epa.gov ) due to their toxicity and persistence in nature. Dyes are used by a large number of industrial processes, most notably textile, leather, plastics, food, pharmaceuticals and paints manufacturing industries.