Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, AR (USA)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their alkyl and nitrated analogs are widely distributed in sediments and aquatic environments. Many PAHs have been shown to exhibit a large variety of biological activities. The goal of this research program are: 1. To isolate microorganisms from PAH-contaminated sediments which have the ability to metabolize and detoxify PAHs. 2. To determine the relationship between PAH structure and mineralization rates. 3. To determine whether differences in the physical, chemical and microbial characteristics of ecosystems predictably affect the disposition and persistence of PAHs in the environment. 4. To use multicomponent microcosms containing sediment and waste collected from chemically contaminated sites to determine the rate and extent of degradation of PAHs. Results of these studies in the biodegradation of PAHs will be presented.
- OSTI ID:
- 7106793
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8904175-; CODEN: ACEPC
- Journal Information:
- American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA), Vol. 29:1; Conference: Symposium on environmental issues in biotechnology, Dallas, TX (USA), 9-14 Apr 1989; ISSN 0093-3066
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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