Biodegradation of 2,4-dinitrotoluene using poultry litter leachate

J Hazard Mater. 2004 Sep 10;113(1-3):137-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2004.05.023.

Abstract

Various micro-organisms are known to degrade 2,4-dinitrotoluene (DNT) through pathways involving intermediates. Addition of nutrients stimulates the biodegradation process. Poultry litter has a consortia of micro-organisms along with many nutrients. The objective was to study the DNT biodegradation using poultry litter in an aqueous medium. Complete biodegradation of 10-50 ppm 2,4-DNT solutions was observed after two days interaction with poultry litter leachate without the formation of any intermediates. No degradation was observed using autoclaved litter leachate.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Biomass
  • Dinitrobenzenes / chemistry*
  • Floors and Floorcoverings
  • Housing, Animal
  • Industrial Waste / prevention & control*
  • Poultry
  • Soil Pollutants / isolation & purification*
  • Waste Products / analysis

Substances

  • Dinitrobenzenes
  • Industrial Waste
  • Soil Pollutants
  • Waste Products
  • 2,4-dinitrotoluene