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Title: Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Abstract

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.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, AR (USA)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7106793
Report Number(s):
CONF-8904175-
Journal ID: ISSN 0093-3066; CODEN: ACEPC
Resource Type:
Conference
Journal Name:
American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 29:1; Conference: Symposium on environmental issues in biotechnology, Dallas, TX (USA), 9-14 Apr 1989; Journal ID: ISSN 0093-3066
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS; BIOLOGICAL REGENERATION; BIOTECHNOLOGY; DATA ANALYSIS; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MEASURING METHODS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; AROMATICS; BIOLOGICAL RECOVERY; DATA; HYDROCARBONS; INFORMATION; NUMERICAL DATA; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; RECOVERY; 540200* - Environment, Terrestrial- (1990-); 540210 - Environment, Terrestrial- Basic Studies- (1990-); 540220 - Environment, Terrestrial- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (1990-); 540300 - Environment, Aquatic- (1990-); 540310 - Environment, Aquatic- Basic Studies- (1990-)

Citation Formats

Cerniglia, C E. Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. United States: N. p., 1989. Web.
Cerniglia, C E. Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. United States.
Cerniglia, C E. 1989. "Application of biotechnology for the biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons". United States.
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abstractNote = {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.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/7106793}, journal = {American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA)},
issn = {0093-3066},
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place = {United States},
year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989},
month = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989}
}

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