Energy-efficient sulfide bioremoval under alkaline conditions using a pure-culture-initiated anoxic-microaerobic dual-reactor

Key Points

• Sulfide bioremoval efficiency reached 90% under specific alkaline conditions, enhancing environmental sustainability.
• The dual-reactor system integrates anoxic and microaerobic conditions, optimizing microbial activity for sulfide degradation.
• Using a pure-culture initiation method, the study employs a cost-effective approach to bioremediation of toxic compounds.
• Innovative reactor design could provide insights into energy-efficient wastewater treatment, warranting further exploration.