Microbial Transformation and Degradation of Toxic Organic ChemicalsThis book examines the role of microbes, from theoretical, field, and applied perspectives, in the degradation of toxic organic chemicals. |
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( 1992 ) monitored sulfate concentrations during incubation , they determined that
dechlorination did not begin until after ... ( 1992a ) used a lower sulfate
concentration ( 10 mm ) , it is possible that sulfate was also depleted in their
cultures .
( 1992 ) monitored sulfate concentrations during incubation , they determined that
dechlorination did not begin until after ... ( 1992a ) used a lower sulfate
concentration ( 10 mm ) , it is possible that sulfate was also depleted in their
cultures .
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rate would be independent of total PCB concentration . Unfortunately , the
available information is insufficient to permit conclusions . No measurements
were reported for the aqueous concentration of PCBs . A reliable estimate of the
total PCB ...
rate would be independent of total PCB concentration . Unfortunately , the
available information is insufficient to permit conclusions . No measurements
were reported for the aqueous concentration of PCBs . A reliable estimate of the
total PCB ...
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Such studies will be most conclusive if the concentrations of the electron
acceptors and the congener specificity of dechlorination are ... There are two
important aspects to the question of how PCB concentration affects
dechlorination . The first ...
Such studies will be most conclusive if the concentrations of the electron
acceptors and the congener specificity of dechlorination are ... There are two
important aspects to the question of how PCB concentration affects
dechlorination . The first ...
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Contents
MICROBIAL VERSATILITY | 13 |
Norberto J Palleroni | 27 |
CLEANUP OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON | 77 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Microbial Transformation and Degradation of Toxic Organic Chemicals Volume 15 of Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology |
| Editors | Lily Y. Young, Carl E. Cerniglia |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Wiley, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 4 Dec 2007 |
| ISBN | 0471521094, 9780471521099 |
| Length | 672 pages |
| Subjects | › › Science / Life Sciences / Microbiology Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General |
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