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Biodegradation aspects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): A review

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The biodegradation of PAHs has been observed under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions and the rate can be enhanced by physical/chemical pretreatment of contaminated soil.
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This article is published in Journal of Hazardous Materials.The article was published on 2009-09-30. It has received 2482 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Microbial biodegradation & Biodegradation.

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A review on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: Source, environmental impact, effect on human health and remediation

TL;DR: In this paper, the main anthropogenic sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their effect on the concentrations of these compounds in air are discussed.
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Effects of biochar and greenwaste compost amendments on mobility, bioavailability and toxicity of inorganic and organic contaminants in a multi-element polluted soil.

TL;DR: Biochar was most effective, resulting in a 10 fold decrease of Cd in pore water and a resultant reduction in phytotoxicity, and the results highlight the potential of biochar for contaminated land remediation.
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Bioremediation of Heavy Metals from Soil and Aquatic Environment: An Overview of Principles and Criteria of Fundamental Processes

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the abilities of microorganisms and plants in terms of tolerance and degradation of heavy metals is presented, with special reference to the genomics of heavy metal accumulator plants and the identification of functional genes involved in tolerance and detoxification.
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Hydroxyl radicals based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for remediation of soils contaminated with organic compounds: A review

TL;DR: In this article, a general overview on the application of AOPs to pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPHs) contaminated soils remediation is provided.
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Characterization of slow pyrolysis biochars: effects of feedstocks and pyrolysis temperature on biochar properties.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that biochars are highly heterogeneous materials that, depending on feedstock and HTT, may be suitable for soil application by contributing to the nutrient status and adding recalcitrant C to the soil but also potentially pose ecotoxicological challenges.
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Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons in the environment.

TL;DR: Rates of biodegradation depend greatly on the composition, state, and concentration of the oil or hydrocarbons, with dispersion and emulsification enhancing rates in aquatic systems and absorption by soil particulates being the key feature of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Principles of microbial PAH-degradation in soil.

TL;DR: This review discusses the microbial PAH-degradation with special emphasis on both biological and physico-chemical factors influencing the biodegradation of poorly available PAHs.
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