Dechlorination of Aromatic Xenobiotic Compounds by Anaerobic Microorganisms
Abstract
The objective of this effort was to determine if anaerobic microorganisms are capable of degrading chlorinated aromatic compounds with nonadjacent unsubstituted carbonatoms. A secondary objective was to define the nutritional requirements for these organisms and extend their substrate range. An existing organism which had the capability to dechlorinate benzoate was selected for additional screening against other halogenated aromatics. This isolate was capable of dechlorinating a variety of compounds only the presence of a supporting consortium of anaerobic organisms. Initial studies using trichloroethylene and 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin as a substrate were not successful. Keywords: Chlorophenol; Pentachlorophenol.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA203642
Entities
People
- J. M. Tiedje
- S. A. Boyd
Organizations
- Michigan State University