Characterization and performance of a toluene-degrading biofilm developed on pumice stones

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hydrocarbon-degrading biofilms in the treatment of contaminated groundwaters have received increasing attention due to the role played in the so-called "biobarriers". These are bioremediation systems in which a microbial co...

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Main Authors: Sacceddu Pasquale, Bernardi Adriano, Vignola Rodolfo, Parascandola Palma, Varcamonti Mario, Di Lorenzo Alessandra, Sisto Raffaello, de Alteriis Elisabetta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/4/1/4