Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives

Herausgeber: Spain, Jim C; Knackmuss, Hans-Joachim; Hughes, Joseph B

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Produktbeschreibung

Filled with practical applications and research, Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives presents an international perspective on environmental contamination from explosives. It covers biodegradation strategies for DNT and other nitroaromatic compounds of environmental significance and makes the information accessible to practicing environmental and chemical engineers. This book covers the remarkable range of biochemical strategies available for the transformation of nitroaromatic compounds. It provides a realistic assessment of the current and potential field applications of the various strategies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 626g
• ISBN-13: 9780367398491
• ISBN-10: 0367398494
• Artikelnr.: 57782232

Autorenporträt

Jim C. Spain, Joseph B. Hughes, Hans-Joachim Knackmuss

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Strategies for Aerobic Degradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds
by Bacteria: Process Discovery to Field Application. Molecular Biology of
Nitroarene Degradation. Perspectives of Bioelimination of Polynitroaromatic
Compounds. Identification of Genes Involved in Picric Acid and
2,4-Dinitrophenol Degradation by mRNA Differential Display. Microbial
Degradation of Mononitrophenols and Mononitrobenzoates. The Role of Nitrate
Ester Reductase Enzymes in the Biodegradation of Explosives. Anaerobic
Transformation of TNT by Clostridium. Fungal Degradation of Explosives: TNT
and Related Nitroaromatic Compounds. Phytoremediation and Plant Metabolism
of Explosives and Nitroaromatic Compounds. Biodegradation of RDX and
HMX: From Basic Research to Field Application. Subsurface Chemistry of
Nitroaromatic Compounds. Composting (Humification) of Nitroaromatic
Compounds. Application and Costs for Biological Treatment of
Explosive-Contaminated Soils in the United States.