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Title: Microbial dehalogenation of a hexachlorinated PCB at low redox potential. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5622527

In three studies using a single PCB congener, 2,2',4,4',5,5'-hexachlorobiphenyl degradation was observed at soil concentrations between 1000 and 1500 mg HCB/KG soil, but not in a fourth study conducted at 100 mg HCB/KG soil. Degradation did not occur in controls poisoned by 0.1% mercuric chloride; however, it was enhanced by the addition of a nutrient solution at approximate ratios of 100TOC:2N:1P. The degradation was observed in both soil and sand matrices. A study of different reducing agents revealed mixed effects on the degradation process; addition of equal parts of 1-cystine hydrochloride and sodium dithionite appeared to enhance degradation, while the use of 2 parts of sodium dithionite alone had little effect. Inoculating the HCB contaminated soil with an inoculum of chlorobenzoate dechlorinating bacteria from the University of Michigan resulted in degradation of the HCB.

Research Organization:
Pittsburgh Univ., PA (United States). Dept. of Civil Engineering
OSTI ID:
5622527
Report Number(s):
PB-92-151687/XAB; CNN: DI-14-08-0001-G1494
Resource Relation:
Other Information: See also PB86-212610. Sponsored by Geological Survey, Reston, VA., and BCR National Lab., Pittsburgh, PA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English