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. 1982 Sep;44(3):757-60.
doi: 10.1128/aem.44.3.757-760.1982.

Thermophilic biotransformations of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene under simulated composting conditions

D L Kaplan, A M Kaplan

Thermophilic biotransformations of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene under simulated composting conditions

D L Kaplan et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1982 Sep.

Abstract

The biotransformations of 14C-labeled 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene by thermophilic microorganisms in a compost system were determined. The reduction products identified in solvent extracts were similar to those identified in mesophilic systems. A significant percentage of the 14C-labeled products were bound to humus fractions.

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