Hazardous materials: Microbiological decomposition. (Latest citations from the Biobusiness database). NewSearch

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:7092414

The 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, pesticides, rubber wastes, and pentachlorophenol are discussed. Flavobacterium and white rot fungus are among the biological agents highlighted. (Contains 250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7092414
• Report Number(s): PB-95-855102/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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