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Bioremediation: using bacteria to clean up our industrial backyard

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Apr2007 (Volume) 19 (Number) 4
Medium (Periodical) Biological Sciences Review.
Classif 570 BIO
Subject Pollution
Page 2-5
Authors Kertesz, Michael
Contents

Decontamination of former industrial areas is essential if the land is to be reused for other purposes. This article describes how microorganisms and plants are put to use in the removal of toxic and hazardous waste.

Keywords
Biodegradation     Decontamination     Hazardous waste     Heavy metals     Pollution     Toxic waste