Assessment of the toluene-degrading potential of an Aromatoleum-enriched culture in a chlorinated co-contaminated environment
Borja Portugal, Maria Jessica
Pinel Cabello, Maria, dir. (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Biològica i Ambiental)
Soder-Walz, Jesica M., ![ORCID Identifier](/img/uab/orcid.ico)
dir. (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Biològica i Ambiental)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
Escola d'Enginyeria
Date: |
2023 |
Abstract: |
Toluene is one of the most frequent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in contaminated groundwater due to its intensive use in industry, improper disposal, and accidental spills. Microbial bioremediation is a suitable and environmentally friendly technology for degrading organic contaminants frequently present in aquifers. However, polluted sites are often contaminated by a mixture of VOCs, which can hinder bioremediation activities since some compounds can adversely affect the biodegradation processes of the microorganisms. In this study, different concentrations of chloroform, dichloromethane, and 1,2 dichloroethane were added to a stable anaerobic toluene-degrading culture containing Aromatoleum sp. , to assess their potential inhibitory effects. |
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Language: |
Anglès |
Studies: |
Enginyeria Biològica i Ambiental [4314579] |
Series: |
Escola d'Enginyeria. Treballs de màster i postgrau. Màster en Enginyeria Biològica i Ambiental |
Study plan: |
Màster Universitari en Enginyeria Biològica i Ambiental [1560] |
Document: |
Treball de fi de postgrau |
Subject: |
Toluene ;
Chlorinated compounds ;
Anaerobic degradation ;
Bioremediation ;
Co-contamination ;
Inhibition |
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