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Degradation of polychlorinated biphenyls by microorganisms

Journal Article · · J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6685587

The biodegradation of PCB's by microorganisms and the degradation pathway of PCB's are investigated. Experimental methods and materials are described. Only several strains of bacteria, Achromobacter sp., Alcaligenes sp., Acinetobacter sp., Pseudomonas sp., and soil microorganisms were able to decompose PCB's. A possible relationships between the structure and biodegradability of related biphenyl compounds was examined. (5 diagrams, 11 graphs, 18 references, 1 table)

OSTI ID:
6685587
Journal Information:
J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 52:5; ISSN JWPFA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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