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Microbial Degradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) belong to the large group of compounds that are composed of multiple aromatic rings. These are found in natural and anthropogenic sources like coal and petrol and can be detected in various environmental compartments, which is a strong concern due to their toxic, cancerogenic, and genotoxic properties. It is crucial to develop methods that would decrease their concentration in water and soils. The most potent degradation of PAHs is usage of microorganisms to biotransform the compounds in situ. In this chapter, the characterization of PAHs is presented. Biodegradation may be performed by bacteria and fungi and also in anaerobic conditions. The factors influencing the biodegradation of PAH are also discussed.

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The authors are sincerely thankful to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Discovery Grant 355,254, CRD Grant and Strategic Grant 447,075) and Techno-Rem Inc. for financial support. The views or opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors.

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Kadri, T., Cuprys, A., Rouissi, T., Brar, S.K. (2019). Microbial Degradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons. In: Bharagava, R. (eds) Environmental Contaminants: Ecological Implications and Management . Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 14. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7904-8_5

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