@article{Yu2013, 
author = {Chu Yu and Dun-yu Lv},
title = {Experimental Study on Micro-biological Degradation of 1, 3, 5-TMB in Groundwater},
year = {2013},
journal = {Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering},
volume = {1},
number = {3},
pages = {89-94},
keywords = {1, 3, 5-TMB, Biodegradation, Facultative anaerobic strain},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/JGSE.2013.9280035},
doi = {10.26599/JGSE.2013.9280035},
abstract = {1, 3, 5-TMB (trimethylbenzene) has been considered as priority pollutant by several environmental agencies due to its high toxicity, carcinogenicity and mutagenic activity. Two bacteria with ability of degrading 1, 3, 5- TMB were isolated from crude oil contaminated soil. The optimal pH value and temperature for the growth of these bacteria were 7.0 and 30 ℃. 1, 3, 5- TMB was used as sole carbon and energy source by both strains. Strain A was identified as Staphylococcus sciuri and Strain C was Microbacterium schleiferi, both of which were facultative anaerobic bacteria. 1, 3, 5-TMB was degraded by strain C with efficiency of 41.2±1.8%. The bacteria offered new source for biodegradation of BTEX and bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil and groundwater.}
}