Abstract

Divya Prakash^*, Kishlay Kant Singh and Mansi Saini

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/400533

This work investigates the use of microbial activities to reduce nickel toxicity from old titanium surgical instruments as a means of mitigating metal toxicity. Through efficient purification, these instruments can be reused in a sustainable manner, supporting both economical healthcare practices and environmental preservation. Surgical instruments made of titanium are widely used in the medical profession; however, these devices can become contaminated or hazardous due to the accumulation of nickel over time. The main goal of this study is to employ microbiological action to remove nickel from titanium surgical equipment, encouraging reuse and lowering medical waste. The idea also seeks to offer a practical and cost-effective means of guaranteeing the security of titanium devices intended for human use. This idea suggests using microbiological action to remove nickel from used titanium surgical equipment, allowing for easier reuse. Titanium instruments are safe for reuse since the contamination is removed through the use of microbial uptake of nickel. This helps to limit spending and promotes socioeconomic development. Sulfuric acid treatment of discarded titanium equipment yields a nickel sulphate solution, which is added to culture broths containing microbiological cultures after autoclaving. Spectroscopic measurement after incubation verifies that the nickel has been removed. The microbiological uptake of nickel in the process guarantees the safety and usability of titanium devices. This study describes a novel approach that uses microbial action to remove nickel toxicity from titanium surgical equipment, allowing for their reuse and providing advantages for the environment and economy. This approach may be modified and adjusted further, highlighting its wide applicability and potential influence on medical procedures.

Microbial action; Nickel toxicity; Reuse; Removal; Surgical instruments; Titanium

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