Biodegradation of halogenated hydrocarbons utilizing ammonia-oxi

Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism

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435262, 435264, C02F 300

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ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for degradation of a halogenated hydrocarbon compound such as trichloroethylene (TCE) which utilizes an ammonia-oxidizing bacterium of the genus Nitrosomonas, as well as other species of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria.

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