Hexavalent chromium reduction in a sulfur reducing packed-bed bioreactor

► Elemental sulfur can be used as electron acceptor for sulfide production. ► Biogenically produced sulfide reduces Cr(VI) to the much less toxic and immobile form of Cr(III). ► Sulfur packed bioreactor is efficient for Cr(VI) containing wastewater treatment. ► Reduced form of chromium precipitates in the bioreactor.