Objectif To obtain information on:1) the feasibility of a process to mineralize highly chlorinated biphenyls (formation of inorganic compounds like Coz, HCI) by a suitable sequential anaerobic-aerobic process and2) its application (especially the factors which are determining the kinetics of the degradation process in a bio-reactor).The proposed project consists of four parts:1) Establishment of anaerobic microbial populations from polluted soil/sediments, capable of reductive dechlorination of highly chlorinated biphenyls to lower chlorinated biphenyls. Research is focused on the occurrence of this process in polluted soils and sediments, the kinetics of the process and the influence of various (environmental) factors, and the bacteria involved.2) Establishment of aerobic bacterial cultures, capable of mineralizing low chlorinated biphenyls, by isolation from polluted soils/sediments or by In vivo-construction. Research is focused on the biochemistry and kinetics of degradation.3) Genetic analysis of the isolated and in vivo-constructed aerobic PCB-degrading organisms and genetic engineering of these strains which includes i.e. the introduction of heavy metal resistance genes and marker genes. Research is focused on the molecular biology of PCB- degradation pathways and genes of heavy metal resistance.4) Investigations on the biotechnology of the anaerobic/aerobic process. Research is focused on the procedure to clean contaminated soils and wastes in bioreactors. Champ scientifique sciences naturellessciences biologiquesbiochimieingénierie et technologiebiotechnologie environnementalebioremédiationbioréacteursciences naturellessciences chimiqueschimie inorganiquecomposé inorganiquesciences médicales et de la santébiotechnologie médicalegénie génétiquesciences naturellessciences biologiquesbiologie moléculaire Programme(s) FP3-ENV 1C - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of the environment, 1990-1994 Thème(s) 0202 - Technologies for protecting and rehabilitating the environment Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur Bergische Universität - Gesamthochschule Wuppertal Adresse Gaußstraße 20 42119 Wuppertal Allemagne Voir sur la carte Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Participants (3) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire University of Kent at Canterbury Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 0,00 Adresse CT2 7NJ Canterbury Voir sur la carte Autres sources de financement Aucune donnée VITO - Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV Belgique Contribution de l’UE € 0,00 Adresse 200,boeretang 2400 Mol Voir sur la carte Autres sources de financement Aucune donnée WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY Pays-Bas Contribution de l’UE € 0,00 Adresse 4,hesselink van suchtelenweg 4 6703 CT Wageningen Voir sur la carte Autres sources de financement Aucune donnée
