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Bioremediation: Meaning, Features and Methods | Bioremediation

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Bioremediation 2. Classification of Bioremediation Technology 3. Features 4. Methods 5. Limitations.   Meaning of Bioremediation: Bioremediation is a treatment technology that uses biodegradation of organic contaminants through stimulation of indigenous microbial populations by providing certain amendments, such as adding oxygen, limiting nutrients, or adding exotic micro­bial species. It [...]

By |2016-12-13T19:11:36+00:00December 13, 2016|Bioremediation|Comments Off on Bioremediation: Meaning, Features and Methods | Bioremediation

Xenobiotic Compounds: Meaning, Hazards and Biodegradation

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Xenobiotic Compounds 2. Types of Recalcitrant Xenobiotic Compounds 3. Hazards 4. General Features of Biodegradation 5. Co-Metabolism and Gratuitous Metabolism 6. Biodegradation of Halogenated Compounds 7. The Origin of Capacity to Degrade Xenobiotics. Meaning of Xenobiotic Compounds: Xenobiotic compounds are man-made chemicals that are present in the environment at unnaturally [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:49+00:00September 16, 2016|Bioremediation|Comments Off on Xenobiotic Compounds: Meaning, Hazards and Biodegradation
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