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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The effect of exposures by multiple routes or mixtures of toxic substances are
discussed later . The science , engineering , and technology of exposure
assessment is a very complex subject that is beyond the scope of this chapter . 4 .
The effect of exposures by multiple routes or mixtures of toxic substances are
discussed later . The science , engineering , and technology of exposure
assessment is a very complex subject that is beyond the scope of this chapter . 4 .
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They state that if a substance augments a toxic process that is already occurring
in untreated animals or individuals , then the addition of even a small amount of a
toxic substance will be accompanied by a small increase in risk . This assumes ...
They state that if a substance augments a toxic process that is already occurring
in untreated animals or individuals , then the addition of even a small amount of a
toxic substance will be accompanied by a small increase in risk . This assumes ...
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onment has increased as the focus shifts from the laboratory to the real - world
oncerns of chemical spills and toxic waste disposal . Microorganisms are used to
reat or break down dangerous toxic chemicals in the environment , thereby ...
onment has increased as the focus shifts from the laboratory to the real - world
oncerns of chemical spills and toxic waste disposal . Microorganisms are used to
reat or break down dangerous toxic chemicals in the environment , thereby ...
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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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