Overcoming the inhibition effects of metal ions in the degradation of benzene and toluene by Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Y234

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 204-208

  Yeom, Sung Ho ^a   Yoo, Young Je ^a  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Benzene; Biodegradation; Inhibition; Metal Ion; Toluene

Indexed keywords

EID: 3142605206     PISSN: 02561115     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02706096     Document Type: Article

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