Further Information for Lecture 2: Introduction to Bioremediation
External links:
The first link is an audio presentation of the principles and advantages of in situ bioremediation: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/ashlianda-709079-bioremediation-in-situ/
The two links below may be helpful if you are interested in the oxidation-reduction reaction that occurs during aerobic and anaerobic bioremediation:
Aerobic: http://www.etecllc.com/aerobic-bioremediation-resources.asp
Anaerobic: http://www.etecllc.com/anaerobic-bioremediation-resources.asp
Case Studies:
This company also provide information about relevant case studies having applied aerobic and anaerobic bioremediation:
Aerobic Bioremediation:
This is because the chlorinated solvents are typically more persistent (less biodegradable) than simple hydrocarbons, therefore requiring nitrate (instead of oxygen) to de-chlorinate the compound by a reduction reaction.
The two links below may be helpful if you are interested in the oxidation-reduction reaction that occurs during aerobic and anaerobic bioremediation:
Aerobic: http://www.etecllc.com/aerobic-bioremediation-resources.asp
Anaerobic: http://www.etecllc.com/anaerobic-bioremediation-resources.asp
Case Studies:
This company also provide information about relevant case studies having applied aerobic and anaerobic bioremediation:
Aerobic Bioremediation:
- Gasoline (BTEX/MTBE) – Florida
- Gasoline (BTEX/MTBE) – Pennsylvania
- Diesel – Arizona
- No. 4 Oil – Massachusetts
- Chlorinated Solvents Full-Scale – Oregon
- Chlorinated Solvents Full-scale – Oregon
- Hexavalent Chromium Pilot-scale – Washington
This is because the chlorinated solvents are typically more persistent (less biodegradable) than simple hydrocarbons, therefore requiring nitrate (instead of oxygen) to de-chlorinate the compound by a reduction reaction.