Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives
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Filled with practical applications and research, Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives presents an international perspective on environmental contamination from explosives. It covers biodegradation strategies for DNT and a wide variety of other nitroaromatic compounds of environmental significance and makes the information accessible to practicing environmental and chemical engineers. Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives gives you a synthesis of ongoing research and an appreciation of the remarkable range of biochemical strategies available for the transformation of nitroaromatic compounds. It provides a realistic assessment of the current and potential field applications of the various strategies.
Table of Contents
Introduction, J.C. Spain
Strategies for Aerobic Degradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds by Bacteria: Process Discovery to Field Application, S.F. Nishimo, J.C. Spain, and Z. He
Molecular Biology of Nitroarene Degradation, R.E. Parales
Perspectives of Bioelimination of Polynitroaromatic Compounds, H. Lenke, C. Achtnich, and H-J. Knackmuss
Identification of Genes Involved in Picric Acid and 2,4-Dinitrophenol Degradation by mRNA Differential Display, R. Ross, D.M. Walters, H-J. Knackmuss, and P.E. Rouvière
Microbial Degradation of Mononitrophenols and Mononitrobenzoates, G.J. Zylstra, S-W. Bang, L.M. Newman, and L.L. Perry
The Role of Nitrate Ester Reductase Enzymes in the Biodegradation of Explosives, R.E. Williams and N.C. Bruce
Anaerobic Transformation of TNT by Clostridium, F. Ahmad and J.B. Hughes
Fungal Degradation of Explosives: TNT and Related Nitroaromatic Compounds, W. Fritsche, K. Scheibner, A. Herre, and M. Hofrichter
Phytoremediation and Plant Metabolism of Explosives and Nitroaromatic Compounds, J.G. Burken, J.V. Shanks, and P.L. Thompson
Biodegradation of RDX and HMX: From Basic Research to Field Application, J. Hawari
Subsurface Chemistry of Nitroaromatic Compounds, S.B. Haderlein, T.B. Hofstetter, and R.P. Schwartzenbach
Composting (Humification) of Nitroaromatic Compounds, D. Bruns-Nagel, K. Steinbach, D.Gemsa, and E. von Low
Application and Costs for Biological Treatment of Explosive-Contaminated Soils in the United States, D.E. Jerger and P.M. Woodhull
Editorial Reviews
"There is a tremendous need for [The Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives]…brings together leading experts from the United States and Europe…His style makes it very easy for the reader to follow his logic and he presents his data in an easy to read format." -Neil Adrian, Ph.D., Environmental Scientist, USACERL
"Jim Spain is the best person to edit a book on nitroaromatic compounds. He is definitely an expert in the field." -Daniel R. Noguera, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
"I think it is safe to say that [Jim Spain] is probably the world's foremost expert in this field. He has also done more than anyone else in synthesizing and analyzing the world's knowledge as it develops. His analyses have led the way in developing new approaches to gain new knowledge in this important field." -C. Herb Ward, Ph.D., M.P.H., Foyt Family Chair of Engineering, Director, Energy and Environmental Systems Institute, Rice University
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