bioremediation of heavy metals

Bioremediation of heavy metals involves using living organisms, like bacteria or plants, to detoxify contaminated environments. These organisms can absorb, sequester, or transform harmful metals such as lead, mercury, or cadmium into less toxic forms or remove them altogether. This natural process offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to clean polluted soil and water, reducing environmental and health risks. Overall, bioremediation leverages nature’s own mechanisms to restore contaminated sites safely and sustainably.