In Vitro Removal of Electronic and Electrical Wastes by Fungi Isolated from Soil at Annaba Area in Northeast of Algeria

Electronic and electrical wastes (EEW) have increased exponentially in recent years due to technological progress. The uncontrolled incineration of these causes pollution air, soil, water that has dangerous effects on health human beings other living organisms. This work isolated fungi are capable degrading some electronic wastes. In this study, from soil polluted by EEW were grown potatoes dextrose agar (PDA) medium. estimation the biodegradation was achieved inoculation both rechargeable batteries printed circuit boards a minimum solid liquid medium with selected fungal strains. During process medium, microscopic observation done, production keratinolytic enzymes evaluated using colorimetric method after incubation keratine powder. After 30 days, obtained results showed Geotrichum candidum is battery rates 23% 71%, respectively, while Rhizopus stolonifer reduced weight 7% 60%. Microscopic observations no morphological modification candidum, there sporocyst formation stolonifer. detection enzymatic indicated relation between candidum.