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L.T. Taylor
Bio: L.T. Taylor is an academic researcher from University of Newcastle. The author has contributed to research in topics: Tar & Diesel fuel. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 97 citations.
Topics: Tar, Diesel fuel, Bioremediation, Coal tar, Coal
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TL;DR: The ready biodegradability and low phytotoxicity of biodiesel suggest that it may be suitable as a novel treatment for the bioremediation of coal tar contaminated soils.
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TL;DR: The authors propose the development of novel multifunctional green and sustainable systems like mixed cell culture system, biosurfactant flushing, transgenic approaches and nanoremediation in order to overcome the existing soil- contaminant- and microbial-associated technological limitations in tackling high molecular weight PAHs.
498 citations
TL;DR: Based on the results of this study, chemical oxidation proved to be an effective remediation technology, amenably applicable for the ex situ remediation of the sediments of concern, and indicated that the optimal oxidant dose must be carefully determined under site-specific conditions.
355 citations
TL;DR: A focused review of bioremediation technologies used recently for the treatment of PAH-contaminated soils, including bioaugmentation, biostimulation, rhizormediation, the use of chemotaxins, the biomimetic catalytic system approach, and integrated techniques are reviewed.
Abstract: The complex and diverse structural configurations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), combined with their low bioavailability, hydrophobic nature, strong sorption phenomena, and high persistence in soil makes the design of effective bioremediation methodologies a challenge. The multi-phasic nature of the bioremediation process, restricted mass transfer and non-availability of degrading soil microflora further compound the problem. In this direction, this communication presents a focused review of bioremediation technologies used recently for the treatment of PAH-contaminated soils. The specific roles of important factors affecting bioremediation process efficiency are discussed. Finally some of the recently used strategies to enhance bioremediation process efficiency, including bioaugmentation, biostimulation, rhizoremediation, the use of chemotaxins, the biomimetic catalytic system approach, and integrated techniques, are reviewed.
221 citations
TL;DR: The combination of Fenton-like and the subsequent biological treatment resulted in the highest removal of PAH in creosote contaminated sand, and biodegradation with pre-ozonation was found to be the most effective technology for PAH elimination in peat.
210 citations
TL;DR: In inoculation of microbial consortia isolated from in situ contaminated soil to degrade PAHs could be considered as a successful method.
198 citations