Kinetics and mechanisms of mercury biosorption by an exopolysaccharide producing marine isolate .

Eight exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing metal-removing marine bacteria were screened for mercury (Hg) sorption. with the highest MIC values and Hg sorption ability was selected for further study. Biosorption of Hg from aqueous solution by was studied with respect to the metal concentration, adsorbent concentration, pH, different contact times, and in the presence of other metal ions.