Identification of the 'Active' Fraction and Metabolic Pathways in Trace Organic Compounds Removal Using Stable Isotope Probing

This project examined the fate of TOrCs that can guide research and implementation efforts through identification of microbial communities involved in TOrC assimilation and elucidation of metabolic pathways contributing to TOrC biodegradation. The research focused on an in-depth evaluation of BPA assimilation and biodegradation by a variety of microbial communities. Results from the research can help to guide the design and development of specific biomarkers to evaluate the potential for primary BPA assimilation and secondary assimilation, for example, through cross feeding in engineered and natural environmental systems. Published by WERF. 74 pages. Online PDF. (2016)

Originally funded as WERF project U2R12.