Important symbol of pollution is broken down by microbes

Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 09:49 in Earth & Climate

Immobilised microbes can break down potentially harmful phthalates, according to researchers in China, writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The microbes might be used to treat industrial waste water and so prevent these materials from entering the environment...

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