Microbial Transformation and Degradation of Toxic Organic ChemicalsLily Y. Young, Carl E. Cerniglia This book examines the role of microbes, from theoretical, field, and applied perspectives, in the degradation of toxic organic chemicals. |
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Page 157
... samples collected from more than 90 locations in the pond . The sediments contain 30-150 μg / g ( sediment dry weight ) PCBs and an unidentified hydrocarbon oil ( 0.5 % -2 % , dry weight basis ) . Congener distribution profiles of the ...
... samples collected from more than 90 locations in the pond . The sediments contain 30-150 μg / g ( sediment dry weight ) PCBs and an unidentified hydrocarbon oil ( 0.5 % -2 % , dry weight basis ) . Congener distribution profiles of the ...
Page 158
... samples were analyzed by packed column GC / ECD ( Stewart Laboratories , 1982 ) . All samples were reported as containing Aroclors 1254 and 1260 , but Aroclor 1254 was reported as the predominant Aroclor in 80 % of the sediments ...
... samples were analyzed by packed column GC / ECD ( Stewart Laboratories , 1982 ) . All samples were reported as containing Aroclors 1254 and 1260 , but Aroclor 1254 was reported as the predominant Aroclor in 80 % of the sediments ...
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... Samples : Contaminated Material and Treatment Area Soil Samples were collected at the discharge point of the former tar outfall pipe . Three borings were advanced to a depth of 9 feet using a hollow - stem auger and split- spoon sampler ...
... Samples : Contaminated Material and Treatment Area Soil Samples were collected at the discharge point of the former tar outfall pipe . Three borings were advanced to a depth of 9 feet using a hollow - stem auger and split- spoon sampler ...
Contents
CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION OF | 27 |
CLEANUP OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON | 77 |
Bossert and Geoffrey C Compeau | 127 |
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