Degradation of trimethylbenzene isomers by an enrichment culture under N{sub 2}O-reducing conditions
Journal Article
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· Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:518328
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Schlieren (Switzerland)
In mineral oil-contaminated soils and aquifers, monoaromatic hydrocarbons are often a major concern because of high water solubility and toxicity. Under aerobic conditions, these compounds are rapidly mineralized. However, only limited data are available on the anaerobic degradation. This study reports on the growth of an enrichment culture on 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (TMB) and 1,2,4-TMB under N2O-reducing conditions, and provides carbon mass and electron balances for the biodegradation of 1,3,5-TMB. 43 refs., 3 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 518328
- Journal Information:
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 63; ISSN AEMIDF; ISSN 0099-2240
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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