Main Title |
Dehalogenation: A Novel Pathway for the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Haloaromatic Compounds. |
Author |
Suflita, Joseph M. ;
Horowitz, Amikam ;
Shelton, Daniel R. ;
Tiedje, James M. ;
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CORP Author |
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences.;Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-806569; EPA-600/J-82-313; |
Stock Number |
PB83-194662 |
Additional Subjects |
Biodeterioration ;
Halogen organic compounds ;
Anaerobic conditions ;
Sediments ;
Aromatic compounds ;
Water pollution ;
Pesticides ;
Metabolism ;
Microorganisms ;
Reprints ;
Chemical reaction mechanisms ;
Sewage sludge
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB83-194662 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
Microorganisms of lake sediment and sewage sludge anaerobically metabolize halobenzoates by a novel pathway. The primary degradative event was loss of the aryl halide without the alteration of the aromatic ring. Dehalogenation required strict anaerobic conditions and depended on the halogen and position, but not the number of halogen substituents. A stable methanogenic bacterial consortium was enriched from sludge found capable of dehalogenating and often mineralizing a variety of halobenzoates to CH4 and CO2. The results suggest that reductive dehalogenation of aromatics could be important in removal of some chlorinated xenobiotics from the environment. |