Screening of microfungi from spent mushroom for decolorizing and removing heavy metals from batik effluent and its toxicity

Abstract

The concentrated colors and heavy metals contained in batik waste. Therefore, decolorization and removal of heavy metals is required. The purpose of this study was to screening microfungi for decolorizing and removing heavy metals from batik effluent, and obtaining information about the toxicity of the treatment results. Obtained 3 genera isolated from spent mushrooms, namely Penicillium sp., Aspergillus sp., Trichoderma sp. The superior microfungi for decolorizing and removing heavy metals from batik effluent is Penicillium sp., and its isolate can reduce the toxicity after the treatment results.