Biodegradation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Contaminated Marine Sediments.

Abstract

Determine the ability of naturally occurring microorganisms in marine sediments to metabolize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Enrich, isolate, and characterize the microbial species in marine sediment consortia that metabolize these compounds. Determine the ability of anaerobic sediment enrichments to transform PCBs under methanogenic and sulfidogenic conditions. jg p.2

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1994
Accession Number
ADA300738

Entities

People

  • James T. Staley
  • John F. Ferguson
  • Russell P. Herwig

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Bacteria
  • Beds (Process Engineering)
  • Biodegradation
  • Biphenyl
  • Cyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Degradation
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engineering
  • Humic Acid
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Organic Compounds
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls
  • Puget Sound
  • Technical Information Centers

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Microbial Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation