A review: Advances in microbial remediation of trichloroethylene (TCE)

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Abstract

Research works in the recent past have revealed three major biodegradation processes leading to the degradation of trichloroethylene. Reductive dechlorination is an anaerobic process in which chlorinated ethenes are used as electron acceptors. On the other hand, cometabolism requires oxygen for enzymatic degradation of chlorinated ethenes, which however yields no benefit for the bacteria involved. The third process is direct oxidation under aerobic conditions whereby chlorinated ethenes are directly used as electron donors by microorganisms. This review presented the current research trend in understanding biodegradation mechanisms with regard to their field applications. All the techniques used are evaluated, with the focus being on various factors that influence the process and the outcome. © 2010 The Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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Pant, P., & Pant, S. (2010). A review: Advances in microbial remediation of trichloroethylene (TCE). Journal of Environmental Sciences, 22(1), 116–126. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1001-0742(09)60082-6

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