Rapid Toluene Mineralization by Aquifer Microorganisms at Adak, Alaska: Implications for Intrinsic Bioremediation in Cold Environments

Microorganisms from a cold-temperature, shallow aquifer at Adak AK mineralize petroleum hydrocarbons at rates comparable to microorganisms from more temperate aquifer systems. The cold temperature mineralization is examined for its bioremediation implications.

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1995-11, Vol.29 (11), p.2778-2781
Main Authors: Bradley, Paul M, Chapelle, Francis H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aerobiose
aerobiosis
aguas subterraneas
alaska
Aquifers
bacteria
biodecontaminacion
biodegradacion
biodegradation
Bioremediation
capa freatica
cold
eau souterraine
Freshwater
frio
froid
groundwater
groundwater table
Hydrocarbons
metabolism
metabolisme
metabolismo
microorganisme
microorganismos
Microorganisms
mineralisation
mineralizacion
Mineralization
Minerals
nappe souterraine
pollution de l' eau
polucion del agua
Temperature
toluene
tolueno
water pollution
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Summary:Microorganisms from a cold-temperature, shallow aquifer at Adak AK mineralize petroleum hydrocarbons at rates comparable to microorganisms from more temperate aquifer systems. The cold temperature mineralization is examined for its bioremediation implications.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es00011a012