Bioremediation of Recalcitrant Organics (Bioremediation, 3(7).)

Contaminants that are hostile to the growth of micro-organisms present a daunting challenge to bioremediation researchers and practitioners, but advances have been made in recent years in the biotreatment of many such compounds. This volume focuses on the biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds in soil and aqueous environments.

The articles in this volume discuss the bioremediation of media contaminated with PAHs, PCBs, PCP, pesticides, explosives, bis(2-ethylhexyl-phthalate, pharmaceutical residues, and alkylpyridines. Also covered is the variation of nutrient supplies to optimize hydrocarbon biodegradation.