ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
sol-gel
;
immobilization
;
entrapment
;
bacteria
;
atrazine
;
biodegradation
;
herbicide
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Sol-gel entrapment was evaluated as a method for immobilization of an atrazine degrading Pseudomonas. It was found that the bacterium lost much of its atrazine degrading activity upon immobilization. However, partial activity could have been restored by amendment of nutrients. Bacteria immobilized using a prehydrolysis technique for the preparation of the sol-gel, retained better activity in comparison to bacteria immobilized using a composite calcium alginate/sol-gel procedure. Further study is underway to improve the activity of sol-gel entrapped bacteria.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00401886
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