Ground-water microbiology and geochemistry

Book · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:6223920

Chapelle, F ^[1]

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1. Geological Survey, Columbia, SC (United States)

This book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in bioremediation, organic contamination, microbial occurrence in ground water, or natural ground-water chemistry. The book has three parts: an introduction to microbiology, microbial occurrence in ground-water systems, and biodegradation of contaminated ground water. The author's approach was to review existing literature on these topics. The topics covered are diverse, but presented with clear definitions and context. In discussing bioremediation, the author dispels some of the mystique of disappearing contaminants. Among other topics, microbial acclimation to new chemicals is shown to influence degradation rates, and suggested areas for new research include understanding acclimation of competitive organisms and metabolic constraints on processes.

• OSTI ID: 6223920
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540220* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
CONTAMINATION
DECOMPOSITION
GEOCHEMISTRY
GROUND WATER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
REMEDIAL ACTION
WATER
WATER CHEMISTRY