11. Microbial Degradation of Compounds with Nitro Functions

  1. Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
  2. Dr. G. Reed3
  1. Karl-Heinz Blotevogel,
  2. Thomas Gorontzy

Published Online: 20 MAR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527620951.ch11

Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition

Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition

How to Cite

Blotevogel, K.-H. and Gorontzy, T. (2008) Microbial Degradation of Compounds with Nitro Functions, in Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620951.ch11

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität, Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster, FRG

  2. 3

    1029 N. Jackson St.,#501-A, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3226, USA

Author Information

  1. Oldenburg, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 MAR 2008
  2. Published Print: 28 JAN 2000

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527283231

Online ISBN: 9783527620951

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Keywords:

  • contamination;
  • elimination;
  • characterize;
  • physiologically;
  • biodegradability

Summary

The prelims comprise:

  • Introduction

  • Microbial Catabolism of Nitrated Hydrocarbons

  • Biodegradation of Nitro-Substituted Compounds by Fungi

  • Biotechnological Applications of Remediation Techniques for Nitrated Pollutants—State of the Art

  • Outlook