Modeling the biodegradation of phenolic compounds by microalgae

Journal of Sea Research

Volumn 62, Issue 2-3, 2009, Pages 135-146

  Lika, K ^a   Papadakis, I A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CRETE   (Greece)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Microalgae; Mixotrophy; Phenols; Synthesizing Unit

Indexed keywords

BACTERIUM; BIODEGRADATION; BIOMASS; DISSOLVED OXYGEN; ENERGY BUDGET; FUNGUS; GLUCOSE; GROWTH RATE; MICROALGA; MICROBIAL ACTIVITY; MIXOTROPHY; ORGANIC POLLUTANT; OXIC CONDITIONS; PHENOLIC COMPOUND; POLLUTANT REMOVAL;

ALGAE; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); FUNGI;

EID: 71749089237     PISSN: 13851101     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.seares.2009.02.005     Document Type: Article

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