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24TH INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL CONGRESS ON LIFE, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, İstanbul, Turkey, 20 - 22 February 2026, pp.337-348, (Full Text)
The accumulation of heavy metals in aquatic environments represents a major environmental pollution problem due to their persistence and toxic effects. Conventional treatment methods commonly applied for the removal of heavy metals are often associated with high operational costs, energy consumption, and the generation of secondary waste, which increases the need for sustainable alternative approaches. In this context, bioremediation has emerged as an environmentally compatible and cost-effective strategy. This study aims to investigate the bioremediation potential of bacterial isolates obtained from the Çanakkale region and previously characterized based on their fundamental properties. Within the scope of the study, heavy metal analyses are planned to be conducted in organic- and inorganic-based wastewater environments containing different heavy metal concentrations. Based on the analytical outcomes, bacterial isolates known for their tolerance to environmental stress conditions will be selected, and bioremediation applications for heavy metal removal will be evaluated using the selected bacterial strains. The findings expected to be obtained within this framework are anticipated to indicate that local bacterial strains may be considered as viable biological agents for the remediation of heavy metal contamination. The utilization of regional microbial diversity in bioremediation applications provides a scientific basis for the development of sustainable and environmentally compatible heavy metal removal strategies.