Biodegradation of chlorobenzene and chlorophenols by pseudomonas cultures

TitleBiodegradation of chlorobenzene and chlorophenols by pseudomonas cultures
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsBhaskar, GG, Rita, VJ
JournalResearch Journal of Chemistry and Environment
Volume17
Issue7
Pagination40-43
Date PublishedJUL
ISSN0972-0626
KeywordsBiodegradation, chloride, chlorobenzene, etc., pollution, Pseudomonas sp
Abstract

Cultures from NCIM culture collection (National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India) were screened for biodegradation chlorobenzene (CB). A strain, Pseudomonas sp. NCIM 2303, was found to be most effective. The biodegradation was carried out in aqueous solution by resting cells. The decomposition of 0.02% CB was 96.64% in 24h. We have screened cultures for biodegradation of o-chlorophenol and p-chlorophenol. Pseudomonas sp. NCIM 2668 has shown 94.59% degradation of 0.15% o-chlorophenol. Pseudomonas sp. NCIM 2668 has shown 31.42% degradation of 0.2% p-chlorophenol.

Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Indian
Impact Factor (IF)0.36
Divison category: 
Chemical Engineering & Process Development