ABSTRACT
Use of laccase-producing microorganisms in membrane systems for polluting agents removal: consideration and perspectives

Liliana Serna C. 1*, y Fernando L. Cuesta A.1
 

Contamination is defined as the presence of pollution agents in an ecosystem reaching an abnormal concentration level and causing adverse effects. Due to the important environmental problems that these cause in the food chain, diverse methods have been formulated to minimize those effects; among these enzymatic methods associated to microorganisms or other biological agents are used, and systems that allow to metabolize pollutants in an effective and practical way. The combined use of these systems appears to be the most appropriated option to eliminate pollution agents at a reasonable energy cost which allows their use in the industry. The present review identifies the adequate process conditions for technological implementation of biofilm-type membrane systems where laccase-producing microorganisms are used as decontamination agents.

Keywords: laccase, biofilm, membrane system, halogen compound.
1 Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ingeniería, AA237, Palmira, Colombia. E-mail: *lsernac@palmira.unal.edu.co; flcuestaa@palmira.unal.edu.co *Corresponding author.