Anaerobic granular sludge is able to reduce Pd(II) to Pd(0).
Formate, ethanol and H2 promote Pd(II) bioreduction.
H2 and formate can reduce Pd(II) abiotically.
Biosorption of Pd(II) was detected and contributed to Pd removal.
Pd(II) inhibits acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogenic activity.