Green solvents for the extraction and bioutilisation of metals from coal fly ash by Magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense MSR1

Key Points

• Metal extraction efficiencies using green solvents reached over 80% for several metals.
• Assessment focused on coal fly ash sourced from various power plants, with implications for waste reduction.
• Application of magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense facilitated bioutilisation processes while utilizing eco-friendly extraction methods.
• This approach highlights the potential of sustainable materials in metal recovery from industrial waste.