Main Title |
Reductive Dehalogenation: A Subsurface Bioremediation Process. |
Author |
Sims, J. L. ;
Suflita, J. M. ;
Russell, H. H. ;
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CORP Author |
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. ;Utah Water Research Lab., Logan. ;Oklahoma Univ., Norman. Dept. of Botany and Microbiology. |
Publisher |
c1990 |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-90/259; |
Stock Number |
PB91-144873 |
Additional Subjects |
Biodeterioration ;
Dehalogenation ;
Remedial action ;
Water pollution control ;
Land pollution ;
Ground water ;
Soil contamination ;
Microorganisms ;
Research and development ;
Halogen organic compounds ;
Enzymes ;
Catalysis ;
Oxidation reduction reactions ;
Anaerobic processes ;
Subsurface investigations ;
Reprints ;
Chemical reaction mechanisms
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-144873 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
21p |
Abstract |
Introduction and large-scale production of synthetic halogenated organic chemicals over the last fifty years has resulted in a group of contaminants that tend to persist in the environment and resist both biotic and abiotic degradation. The low solubility of these types of contaminants, along with their toxicity and tendency to accumulate in food chains, make them particularly relevant targets for remediation activities. Among the mechanisms that result in dehalogenation of some classes of organic contaminants are stimulation of metabolic sequences through introduction of electron donor and acceptor combinations; addition of nutrients to meet the needs of dehalogenating microorganisms; possible use of engineered microorganisms; and use of enzyme systems capable of catalyzing reductive dehalogenation. The current state of research and development in the area of reductive dehalogenation is discussed along with possible technological application of relevant processes and mechanisms to remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated organics. In addition, an overview of research needs is suggested, which might be of interest for development of in-situ systems to reduce the mass of halogenated organic contaminants in soil and groundwater. |