Research Article

Utilization of Mangifera indica as Substrate to Bioremediate the Toxic Metals and Generate the Bioenergy through a Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell

Table 1

Physicochemical characteristics of local untreated wastewater and synthetic wastewater.

ParametersLocal without metal containing wastewaterSynthetic wastewater

ColorYellowishDim yellowish
pH6.976.65
Temperature24 ± 3°C24 ± 3°C
OdorUnpleasant smellUnpleasant smell
Pb (II)050 ppm
Cd (II)050 ppm
Cr (III)050 ppm