Biotransformation of Hazardous Organic Pollutants
Abstract
When growing on methane and oxygen, methanotrophic bacteria possess a non-specific enzyme, methane monooxygenase, that has been shown to oxidize halogenated solvents in cell extracts. Methanotrophic bacteria were cultured in batch & column reactors to test their ability to oxidize a number of organic contaminants. Transformation pathways and rates will be determined using the instrumentation funded by OSR. The fundamental concepts derived from laboratory experiments and data are being formulated into a computer biofilm model to predict regions in a contaminated subsurface where the proper environment occurs for contaminant biotransformation. This model will aid the design of biological in situ treatment processes that hold promise to permanently clean up contaminated aquifers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 02, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA192780
Entities
People
- Edward J. Bouwer
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University