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An integrated multifunctional system for bioremediation of waters containing xenobiotics and toxic metals

ReferenceEBI06494
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Lynne Macaskie
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Birmingham
DepartmentSch of Biosciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 105,361
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/12/1996
End date 10/05/2000
Duration42 months

Abstract

This programme is to develop a novel, versatile and integrated bioremediation process based on the special properties of the sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB), enhanced as appropriate by synergism with other organisms for biodegradation of specific recalcitrant organic materials. The main objectives of this part of the programme are to investigate the bioreduction of metal anions and chlorinated organic molecules by SRB, and to determine a possible pivotal role for sulphate in the balance of these, together with the production of H2S for metal cation removal. The role of hydrogenases will be elucidated, and the use of resting biomass for minimal sludge production investigated. (Joint with grants EBI06495, EBI06496, EBI06497 and EBI06498).

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Committee Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative Environmental Biotechnology (EBI) [1996]
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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