Hazardous materials: microbiological decomposition. January 1985-February 1989 (Citations from the Biobusiness data base). Report for January 1985-February 1989

Technical Report · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6277872

This bibliography contains citations concerning the decomposition of toxic materials by biological means. Bacteria, enzymes, and bioluminescence are among the methods discussed. Bacteria and enzymes that digest toluene, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), selenium wastes, oil shale waste, uranium, oil sludge, and pesticides are discussed. The biodegradation of rubber wastes, and pentachlorophenol are also considered. Flavobacterium and white rot fungus are among the biological agents highlighted. (Contains 71 citations fully indexed and including a title list.)

• Research Organization: National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6277872
• Report Number(s): PB-89-857221/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
BIODEGRADATION
BACTERIA
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
MICROORGANISMS
PROGRESS REPORT
TOXICITY
WASTE PROCESSING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
PROCESSING
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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