Use of Altered Microorganisms for Field Biodegradation of Hazardous Materials.(Chapter 8)

摘要

The large amount of hazardous waste generated and disposed of has given rise toenvironmental conditions requiring remedial treatment. The use of landfills has traditionally been a cost-effective means to dispose of waste. However, increased costs of transportation and decreasing numbers of landfill sites now necessitate the examination of treatment processes that can be carried out on site (land farming, composting) and, preferably, in situ. Thus, economics dictate the exploration of bioremediation techniques as potentially environmentally sound cost reduction methods. The chapter will examine the advantages and disadvantages of using natural and modified organisms from scientific and regulatory perspectives.