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HERO ID

6919992

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Anaerobic biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons: Pathways and prospects

Author(s)

Foght, J; ,

Year

2008

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Journal of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology
ISSN: 1464-1801

Publisher

KARGER

Location

BASEL

Volume

Issue

2-3

Page Numbers

93-120

Language

English

PMID

18685265

DOI

10.1159/000121324

Web of Science Id

WOS:000258318100003

URL

http://://WOS:000258318100003
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Abstract

Aromatic hydrocarbons contaminate many environments worldwide, and their removal often relies on microbial bioremediation. Whereas aerobic biodegradation has been well studied for decades, anaerobic hydrocarbon biodegradation is a nascent field undergoing rapid shifts in concept and scope. This review presents known metabolic pathways used by microbes to degrade aromatic hydrocarbons using various terminal electron acceptors; an outline of the few catabolic genes and enzymes currently characterized; and speculation about current and potential applications for anaerobic degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons. Copyright (C) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Keywords

Anaerobic hydrocarbon biodegradation; Benzene; Benzylsuccinate synthase; Fumarate addition; In situ bioremediation; Naphthalene; Natural attenuation; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Toluene