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Isolation of three hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine-degrading species of the family Enterobacteriaceae from nitramine explosive-contaminated soil

Journal Article · · Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:61827
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Nitramine explosives, RDX and HMX, are used by the military in high-yield munitions. Manufacture and testing have resulted in contaminated soils and bioremediate has been proposed as a safe and cost-effective means of cleanup. Biodegradation under aerobic conditions has not been successful. However, biodegradation of both RDX and HMX has been reported under anaerobic conditions. In this report, the authors describe the isolation and identification of three individual members of the family Enterobacteriaceae, each of which degrades RDX in pure culture. 20 refs., 1 fig., 2 tabs.
OSTI ID:
61827
Journal Information:
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 60; ISSN AEMIDF; ISSN 0099-2240
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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