Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. (Latest citations from Pollution Abstracts). Published Search

Technical Report · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:422121

The bibliography contains citations concerning the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from contaminated soil or water. The chemical or biological processes that destroy these contaminants or reduce their toxicity are discussed. Techniques include treatments used in above-ground reactors or in situ detoxification of contaminated sites. The citations examine the relationship between the chemical structure of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and rate of decomposition; selection of the most effective microorganisms for biological degradation; and factors which can accelerate or inhibit degradation.(Contains 50-250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.) (Copyright NERAC, Inc. 1995)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 422121
• Report Number(s): PB-97-852701/XAB; TRN: 70031473
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--96-852348; PBD: Dec 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
APPLIED STUDIES
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
TOXICITY
DETOXIFICATION
DECOMPOSITION
BIODEGRADATION
LAND POLLUTION
REMEDIAL ACTION
WATER POLLUTION