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    Bioremediation uses microbes to clean environmental pollutants in soil and water. Despite understanding degradation pathways, the environmental industry hesitates to adopt this technology for contaminated sites.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Microbiology
    • Biotechnology

    Background:

    • Bioremediation utilizes biological systems for environmental pollutant cleanup.
    • Microbial systems are predominantly used for treating organic pollutants in soil and water.
    • Extensive research has elucidated microbial metabolic pathways for pollutant degradation.

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    • To address the hesitancy of the environmental industry in adopting bioremediation.

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    Conclusions:

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