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Microbial degradation of xenobiotic, aromatic pollutants in humic water

Journal Article · · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6754631
The microbial degradation of a number of /sup 14/C-labeled, recalcitrant, aromatic pollutants, including trichloroguaiacol and di-, tri-, and pentachlorophenol, was investigated in aquatic model systems in the laboratory. Natural, mixed cultures of microorganisms in the water from a brown-water lake with a high content of humic compounds mineralized all of the tested substances to a higher degree than did microorganisms in the water from a clear-water lake. Dichlorophenol was the most rapidly degraded pollutant.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Lund (Sweden)
OSTI ID:
6754631
Journal Information:
Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 54:7; ISSN AEMID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English