Environmental applications of immobilized microbial cells: A review

Journal of Industrial Microbiology

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 79-101

  Cassidy, M B ^a   Lee, H ^a   Trevors, J T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

carrageenan; Alginate; Bacteria; Biodegradation; Bioremediation; Encapsulation; Immobilization; Microorganisms; Soil

Indexed keywords

ALGINIC ACID; CARRAGEENAN; POLYMER; POLYSACCHARIDE;

BIODEGRADATION; BIOREACTOR; ENCAPSULATION; IMMOBILIZED CELL; METABOLISM; MICROORGANISM; NONHUMAN; REVIEW; SOIL POLLUTION; SOIL TREATMENT; TECHNOLOGY;

EID: 0029863063     PISSN: 01694146     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF01570068     Document Type: Review

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