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Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to degrade contaminants that pose environmental, and especially human risks. | Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to degrade contaminants that pose environmental, and especially human risks. | ||
It has become an accepted remedy to clean-ups due to its safety and convenience. The process relies on the microorganisms that are natural to the soil, and also allows scientists to solve the problem right at the site of contamination. | It has become an accepted remedy to clean-ups due to its safety and convenience. The process relies on the microorganisms that are natural to the soil, and also allows scientists to solve the problem right at the site of contamination. [1] | ||
==Bioremediation Applications== | ==Bioremediation Applications== | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 6 February 2008
Introduction
Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to degrade contaminants that pose environmental, and especially human risks. It has become an accepted remedy to clean-ups due to its safety and convenience. The process relies on the microorganisms that are natural to the soil, and also allows scientists to solve the problem right at the site of contamination. [1]
Bioremediation Applications
Examples
Degradation Pathways
Environmental Considerations
Advantages/Possibilities
Monitoring
Microorganisms
Current Research
References
1. United States Environmental Protection Agency, "A Citizen's Guide to Bioremediation" 2001.
