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Main Title Creosote-Contaminated Sites: Their Potential for Bioremediation.
Author Mueller, J. G. ; Chapman, P. J. ; Pritchard, P. H. ;
CORP Author Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL.
Publisher c1989
Year Published 1989
Report Number EPA/600/J-89/170;
Stock Number PB90-129552
Additional Subjects Site surveys ; Creosote ; Waste disposal ; Biodeterioration ; Hazardous materials ; Microorganisms ; Wood preservatives ; Water pollution control ; Leaching ; Reprints ; Clean-up operations ; Chemical spills ; Biological industrial waste treatment ; Remedial action ; Land pollution
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NTIS  PB90-129552 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
Bioremediation of creosote-contaminated materials is reviewed here by characterizing coal-tar creosote, identifying techniques for assessing the biodegradability of its many chemical constituents, examining known routes of microbial transformation of these chemicals, and reviewing the performance of previous bioremediation efforts. The approach is developed as a model system to project the potential application of bioremediation to ameliorate environments contaminated by complex mixtures of structurally diverse hazardous chemicals.