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Research Journal of Microbiology

Year: 2006 | Volume: 1 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 166-171
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A. Rezaee

S. Ahmadizad

A. Khavanin

M. Ansari

M. Farokhi

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Biodegradation of Methyl tert-butyl Ether by Microbial Consortium

A. Rezaee, S. Ahmadizad, A. Khavanin, M. Ansari and M. Farokhi
In this study, the feasibility of applying the microbial consortium was assessed for natural biodegradation evaluation by isolated microorganisms of activated sludge, wastewater and sediment in the aqueous solutions. The consortia were isolated from a variety of sources, generally from petroleum, chemical and urban wastewater treatment plants. The capacity of the consortium to degrade and grow on Methyl tert-butyl Ether (MTBE) as a sole carbon and energy source was investigated. Enrichment was conducted in batch reactor, fitted with a screw cap and rubber septum. MTBE concentration was measured in headspace by gas chromatography. Degradation was determined by MTBE removal. The aerobic microbial consortium able to MTBE removal was adapted in laboratory for 4 months. The consortium was capable of degrading concentration as great as 1000 mg L-1 MTBE.
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A. Rezaee, S. Ahmadizad, A. Khavanin, M. Ansari and M. Farokhi, 2006. Biodegradation of Methyl tert-butyl Ether by Microbial Consortium. Research Journal of Microbiology, 1: 166-171.

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