Thermophilic biotransformations of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene under simulated composting conditions.
The biotransformations of 14C-labeled 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene by thermophilic microorganisms in a compost system were determined. The reduction products identified in solvent extracts were similar to those identified in mesophilic systems. A significant percentage of the 14C-labeled products were bound to humus fractions.
D001407:Bacillus / Q000378:metabolism; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D005658:Fungi / Q000378:metabolism*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008372:Manure; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000378:metabolism; D012988:Soil Microbiology; D014303:Trinitrotoluene / Q000378:metabolism*
D008372:Manure; D014303:Trinitrotoluene