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Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds

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  • © 1995

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Editors:
  1. Jim C. Spain

    1. Armstrong Laboratory, USA

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Part of the book series: Environmental Science Research (ESRH, volume 49)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  3. Aerobic Bacteria

    1. Bacterial Degradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds under Aerobic Conditions

      • Jim C. Spain
      Pages 19-35

    2. Microbial Production of Catechols From Nitroaromatic Compounds

      • Rogier Meulenberg, Jan A. M. de Bont
      Pages 37-52

    3. Potential of Toluene-Degrading Systems for the Construction of Hybrid Pathways for Nitrotoluene Metabolism

      • Juan L. Ramos, Alí Haïdour, Asunción Delgado, Estrella Duque, María-Dolores Fandila, Matilde Gil et al.
      Pages 53-68

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 227-232
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During the past five years increased awareness of environmental contamination by nitroaromatic compounds has led to a dramatic increase in research on their biodegradation. The resulting discoveries have markedly extended our understanding of degradation mecha­ nisms and pathways in bacteria and fungi. Futhermore, this new basic knowledge promises the development of field applications of biodegradation systems for nitroaromatic com­ pounds. In May of 1994, an International Symposium on the Biodegradation of Nitro aromatic Compounds was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This symposium brought together the scientists at the frontiers of research into the biodegradation of nitro aromatic compounds. The invited speakers were asked to review their area of expertise and write a critical, comprehensive synthesis of their work and related work by others. This book is the result of their efforts. The emphasis of the reviews is on basic research in biodegradation and biotransfor­ mation. Therefore, the reactions of nitroaromatic compounds in plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, soil, and even nonbiological systems are considered. The goal of the work is to provide the reader with an appreciation of the tremendous range of possibilities for metabolism of aromatic nitro compounds and the experimental approaches used to understand them. This volume should be of interest to biochemists, microbiologists, engineers, toxicologists, and anyone interested in the behavior of synthetic chemicals in the environment or in living systems. Furthermore, a variety of commercial applications can be envisioned for some of the reactions described here.

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`The depth of each chapter attests to the qualifications of its authors....Plenty of references, and the presentation format is excellent. Overall, this is an excellent book for anybody interested in the subject. However, the most important feature is the timeliness of this book.'
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  • Armstrong Laboratory, USA

    Jim C. Spain

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