Publications by authors named "Deidamia Franco"
Article Synopsis
- Trivalent chromium (Cr(III)) is a toxic contaminant primarily linked to industrial activities like tanneries, and this study investigates its removal using two floating macrophytes.
- Experiments showed both plant species effectively removed Cr(III) from hydroponic solutions, with one species exhibiting a higher bioaccumulation factor in its tissues.
- While both plants demonstrated low efficiency in removing nutrients and organic matter from tannery effluent, they achieved significant Cr(III) removal rates of 57% and 54%, respectively, and reduced genotoxicity in zebrafish compared to untreated effluent.
