New perspective for soil clean-up: Microscopic ciliates transport poisonous tar substances

Monday, March 24, 2014 - 13:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Microscopic ciliates can increase the mobility of poisonous tar substances, PAHs, by up to 100-fold according to a new study carried out by Danish researchers. The results open new possibilities for cleaning soil that is contaminated with organic chemicals.

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