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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Page 92
Other methods for increasing bioavailability may also enhance the
biodegradation of contaminants in a soil . For example , physical disruption of soil
aggregates using sonication has been reported to increase biodegradation rates
effectively ...
Other methods for increasing bioavailability may also enhance the
biodegradation of contaminants in a soil . For example , physical disruption of soil
aggregates using sonication has been reported to increase biodegradation rates
effectively ...
Page 407
Flavobacterium sp . in remediation of contaminated soil . The addition of 107
Flavobacterium sp . cells / g of three different soils ( loam , clay , and sand )
resulted in 60 % mineralization of the added PCP ( 100 mg / kg , wet weight ) in
10 days .
Flavobacterium sp . in remediation of contaminated soil . The addition of 107
Flavobacterium sp . cells / g of three different soils ( loam , clay , and sand )
resulted in 60 % mineralization of the added PCP ( 100 mg / kg , wet weight ) in
10 days .
Page 611
This technique has been used to remediate hydrocarbon contamination in the
vadose zone of soils and groundwater . Soil venting both physically removes
volatiles and provides the limiting nutrient oxygen for biodegradation of light ...
This technique has been used to remediate hydrocarbon contamination in the
vadose zone of soils and groundwater . Soil venting both physically removes
volatiles and provides the limiting nutrient oxygen for biodegradation of light ...
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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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