Essays about: "Biodegradation"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 34 essays containing the word Biodegradation.

  1. 26. In-situ remediation of benzene-contaminated groundwater – A bench-scale study.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Sofia Billersjö; [2013]
    Keywords : ISCO; bioremediation; hydrogen peroxide; Fenton’s reagent; persulfate; calcium peroxide;

    Abstract : During the construction of the new urban area in the north-eastern part of Stockholm, Stockholm Royal Seaport, groundwater with extremely elevated levels of the carcinogenic aromatic hydrocarbon benzene was discovered in the area Hjorthagen. Such a contamination can be remediated in-situ by the use of chemical oxidation and biodegradation. READ MORE

  3. 27. Identification and Characterization of Gene Functions Involved in Recalcitrant Compound Degradation Using Metagenomic Data

    University essay from Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Tino Lawson; [2012]
    Keywords : recalcitrant; dienelactone hydrolase; metagenomics;

    Abstract : With the environmental problems caused by man-induced pollution by persistent toxic compounds, the importance of finding remediation solutions is immense. As an emerging field, microbial environmental biotechnology may provide the tools to achieve novel solutions. READ MORE

  4. 28. Biodegradation of Textile Materials

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Khubaib Arshad; Muhammad Mujahid; [2011]
    Keywords : biodegradation; cellulose; aerobic; spectra; microorganisms; FTIR;

    Abstract : In this research work different textile materials were buried in soil and their biodegrading pattern will be studied after different specific period of times. ... READ MORE

  5. 29. The potential of biodegradation on 1, 1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) ethane, based upon co-metabolism of indigenous bacteria

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Aniko Hellebrandt; [2010]
    Keywords : soil contamination; DDT; Ostracodtoxkit FTM; biodegradation; bioreactors; talaj szennyezés; DDT; Ostracodtoxkit FTM; biodegradáció; bioreaktorok;

    Abstract : The purpose of this project is to evaluate the potential of a bioreactor system to degrade DDT based upon co-metabolism of indigenous bacteria. The study was performed with soil samples spiked with four different concentrations of DDT. READ MORE

  6. 30. Leaching Test with Sawdust from Different Tree Species : Appropriateness of using them as adsorption media in wastewater and in stormwater treatment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, NV

    Author : Henric Svensson; [2010]
    Keywords : Stormwater;

    Abstract : Abstract   Bio energy in form of woodchips and sawdust is today commonly stored outdoors in heaps on hardened surfaces, exposed to weather and wind. Any water leaching from these heaps have the potential to be toxic to the environment. READ MORE