PAHs-DEGRADING MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR APPLICATION

The biphasic aqueous-organic system (water-silicon oil system) is useful to select the microorganisms degrading PAHs. The degrading microorganisms were obtained in the experiment and were inoculated in compost to degrade PAHs. The degrading effect was evident. While composting temperature raised quickly. Some PAHs could be degraded thoroughly but some PAHs with more rings could also be degraded in a fairly low level. Fig 1,Tab 3,Ref 4