Advance of Study on the MTBE Degradation by Microbes
- VernacularTitle:甲基叔丁基醚微生物降解研究进展
- Author:
Zheng LU
;
Wei-Hong ZHONG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
MTBE,Biodegradation,Metabolic pathways,TBA
- From:
Microbiology
1992;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The contamination of groundwater by methyl tert-butyl ether(MTBE) has become widespread.As a result,the bioremediation of MTBE is becoming an active area of research.In this paper,the progress of the studies on the degradation of MTBE by microbes was reviewed,focusing on the aerobic strains that could degrade MTBE.The possible metabolic pathways of MTBE were discussed as two main pathways separated by tert-butyl alcohol(TBA).The effect of environment factors,coexisting pollutants,and inter metabolite on the MTBE degradation were also discussed.
