Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA)

OSTI ID:7106793

Cerniglia, C E ^[1]

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1. 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--
• Journal Information: American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA), Journal Name: American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA) Vol. 29:1; ISSN ACEPC; ISSN 0093-3066
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AROMATICS
BIOLOGICAL RECOVERY
BIOLOGICAL REGENERATION
BIOTECHNOLOGY
DATA
DATA ANALYSIS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
HYDROCARBONS
INFORMATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MEASURING METHODS
NUMERICAL DATA
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
RECOVERY
RESEARCH PROGRAMS