Transformation of halogenated aliphatic compounds

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00162a001· OSTI ID:5143845

Vogel, T M; Criddle, C S; McCarty, P L

This article summarizes and systematizes the current understanding of abiotic and biotic chemistry of halogenated aliphatic compounds. Knowledge of abiotic transformations can provide a conceptual framework for understanding biologically mediated transformations. Most abiotic transformations are slow, but they can still be significant within the time scales commonly associated with ground water movement. In contrast, biotic transformations typically proceed much faster, provided that there are sufficient substrate and nutrients and a microbial population that can mediate such transformation. Recent studies, which describe transformations of halogenated aliphatic compounds in microbial and mammalian systems, are also discussed. These studies reveal broad patterns of transformation in biological systems in general. 114 references, 8 figures, 12 tables.

• Research Organization: Michigan State Univ., East Lansing (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5143845
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 21:8; ISSN ESTHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONTAMINATION
DECOMPOSITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
GROUND WATER
HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
REVIEWS
WATER