Preliminary Statistical Analysis of PAH-Contaminated Soils

Abstract

Current research has proven bioremediation to be extremely effective for the cleanup of contaminated soils. Although bioremediation is effective, it still faces serious doubts on its implementation at a full-scale site. This is primarily due to minute differences encountered with each specific microbial species, supplemental nutrients, and the interaction between microbe and nutrient used at each site. The objective of this research was to determine the statistical significance of the choice of microorganism, nutrient solution, and their respective interaction effects. Specifically, the use of three different bacteria and three supplemental nutrient solutions was investigated for the remediation of soil contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Achromobacter Sp; Bioremediation; Myobacterium Sp; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; SAS

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1996 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1996

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