Biodegradation of cyanide to ammonia and carbon dioxide by an industrially valuable enzyme from the newly isolated zs.

The biodetoxification of cyanide-rich wastewater has been suggested as an appropriate technique due to its environmental friendliness and cost effectiveness. In this research, zs that was newly isolated from cyanide-polluted wastewater was selected to catalyze cyanide via an enzymatic mechanism. Enzyme was purified and its activity was also determined by ammonia assay.

Significant increase in cyanide degradation by Bacillus sp. M01 PTCC 1908 with response surface methodology optimization.

Cyanide is used in many industries despite its toxicity. Cyanide biodegradation is affordable and eco-friendly. Sampling from cyanide-contaminated areas from the Muteh gold mine and isolation of 24 bacteria were performed successfully.