| Biodegradation of Dioxins and Furans 1998 Edition Contributor(s): Wittich, Rolf-Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540639969 ISBN-13: 9783540639961 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 628.5 |
| LCCN: 97-53086 |
| Series: Environmental Intelligence Unit |
| Physical Information: 289 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bioremediation of organic pollutants and heavy metals by use of microorganisms represents a safe, inexpensive, and environmentally-friendly concept in modern environmental engineering. During the last three decades intense efforts have been made by microbiologists and environmental engineers in the isolation and characterization of microorganisms capable of degradation, transformation and detoxification of recalcitrant chemical compounds of environmental concern: (polyhalogenated) dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans, and diphenyl ethers. Special emphasis is placed on the potential of molecular biology techniques to improve presently available biocatalysts. |
