Biodegradation of ion-exchange media

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5325376

Bowerman, B S; Clinton, J H; Cowdery, S R

The purpose of this study was to investigate further the potential for ion-exchange media (resin beads or powdered filter media) to support biological growth. A mixed microbial culture was grown from resin wastes obtained from the BNL HFBR by mixing the resin with a nutrient salt solution containing peptone and yeast extract. Bacterial and fungal growths appeared in the solution and on the resins after 7 to 10 days incubation at 337)degree)C. The mixed microbial cultures were used to inoculate several resin types, both irradiated and unirradiated. 12 refs., 5 tabs.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 5325376
• Report Number(s): BNL-NUREG-40867; CONF-880201-30; ON: DE88007381
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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