Microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds

Details Microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds Microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds

1995-01-20

1996-01-16

Beisner, William H.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...

Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste

435244, 210610, 405264, B09B 300, C12N 138, C02F 300

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ABSTRACT:
An improved process for anerobic microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds in sediment containing microorganisms capable of dechlorinating polychlorinated biphenyls which includes adding and admixing the sediment with a halogen substituted benzoic acid, salicylic acid or a lower alkyl ester of the acids.

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