ISSN:
1745-6584
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
,
Geosciences
Notes:
Enhanced aerobic biodegradation of hydrocarbons in the subsurface requires large quantities of oxygen to be distributed throughout the contaminated zone. Although hydrogen peroxide is a commonly used source of oxygen, its uncontrolled decomposition can result in wasteful off- gassing. Our results indicate that bacterial catalase is responsible for rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide at a jet fuel spill site undergoing enhanced biodegradation. Catalase positive bacteria found in infiltration galleries have dramatically decreased the useful oxygen supplied to the subsurface.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.1989.tb00436.x
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