Biodegradation of chlorinated compounds

Bhatt P, Kumar MS, Mudliar S (2007) Biodegradation of chlorinated compounds - a review. 

Field J.A. (2003). Biodegradation of Chlorinated Compounds by White Rot Fungi. In M.M. Haggblom and I.D. Bossert (Eds.). Dehalogenation Microbial Processes and Environmental Applications. Kluwer Academic, pp. 159-204. 

Chlorinated aromatic compounds are hazardous compounds that result from various industrial and agricultural activities. Water disinfection, waste incineration, and uncontrolled use of biocides are the major sources of chlorinated aromatics in the environment. Chlorinated compounds are also formed as subproducts of the biochemical reactions of herbicides containing chlorophe-noxy compounds. Treatment of chlorinated compounds has been studied using biological treatment, adsorption, air stripping, and incineration. Biodegradation of chlorinated compounds is a slow process that is ineffective for extremely low concentrations. Air stripping and adsorption simply trans-... 

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