@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/3213,
	  title     = {Neutralization of Alkaline Waste-Waters using a Blend of Microorganisms},
	  author    = {Rita Kumar and  Alka Sharma and  Purnima Dhall and  Niha M. Kulshreshtha and  Anil Kumar},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {The efficient operation of any biological treatment
process requires pre-treatment of incompatible pollutants such as
acids, bases, oil, toxic substances, etc. which hamper the treatment
of other major components which are otherwise degradable. The
pre-treatment of alkaline waste-waters, generated from various
industries like textile, paper & pulp, potato-processing industries,
etc., having a pH of 10 or higher, is essential. The pre-treatment,
i.e., neutralization of such alkaline waste-waters can be achieved by
chemical as well as biological means. However, the biological pretreatment
offers better package over the chemical means by being
safe and economical. The biological pre-treatment can be
accomplished by using a blend of microorganisms able to withstand
such harsh alkaline conditions. In the present study, for the proper
pre-treatment of alkaline waste-waters, a package of alkalophilic
bacteria is formulated to neutralise the alkaline pH of the industrial
waste-waters. The developed microbial package is cost-effective as
well as environmental friendly.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering},
	  volume    = {5},
	  number    = {4},
	  year      = {2011},
	  pages     = {224 - 227},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/3213},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/52},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 52, 2011},
	}