Bacterial Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and Potential Effects of Surfactants on PAH Bioavailability

Aitken, MD; Grimberg, SJ; Nagel, J; Nagel, RD; Stringfellow, WT

HERO ID

1487148

Reference Type

Technical Report

Year

1996

HERO ID 1487148
Year 1996
Title Bacterial Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and Potential Effects of Surfactants on PAH Bioavailability
Authors Aitken, MD; Grimberg, SJ; Nagel, J; Nagel, RD; Stringfellow, WT
Volume GRA and I
Abstract The purposes of this project were to evaluate whether indigenous microorganisms from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)-contaminated soils produce surfactants (biosurfactants) as a means of enhancing the bioavailability of PAH; to improve the understanding of the general physiology of a diverse group of PAH-degrading bacteria; and to study in general how surfactants influence the biodegradation of hydrophobic chemicals.
Report Number NTIS/03001217
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Comments Journal: Govt Reports Announcements and Index ISSN:
Is Public Yes
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