Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic chemicals that can persist in the
environment for a longer period due to their non-biodegradability. The pervasive and bio …

Aromatic compounds are among the most prevalent and persistent pollutants in the
environment. Petroleum-contaminated soil and sediment commonly contain a mixture of …

The genus Sphingomonas (sensu latu) belongs to the α-Proteobacteria and comprises
strictly aerobic chemoheterotrophic bacteria that are widespread in various aquatic and …

This article is a state–of-the-art review on the aerobic degradation of petroleum components
that are commonly found in the environment. Numerous microorganisms have been isolated …

Sulfur (S), nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O) heterocycles are among the most potent
environmental pollutants. Microbial degradation of these pollutants is attracting more and …

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF) were
introduced into the biosphere on a large scale as by-products from the manufacture of …

Waste generation tends to surge in quantum as the population and living conditions grow. A
group of structurally related chemicals of dibenzofurans and dibenzo-p-dioxins including …

The bacterial order Sphingomonadales includes many Sphingomonadaceae and
Erythrobacteraceae isolates that have the ability to degrade a wide range of hydrocarbons …

An extract of the indigenous plant jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) was used to produce
calcite, an effective biomaterial. The formation of calcite using this extract was compared …

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), a group of recalcitrant toxic compounds, are
ubiquitous in nature. Amongst them, octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD) is not only …