Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
12-31-1991
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Yeun C. Wu
Second Advisor
Paul N. Cheremisinoff
Abstract
This study summaries the results of various methods treating 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT). Review of available literatures revealed that the most commonly used techniques in full-scale plant for TNT removal are chemical oxidation and carbon adsorption.
From economic point of view, the biological treatment system will be much more cost-effective. Various methods for improving the efficiency of biological system treating TNT wastewater were developed in the laboratory. Current laboratory results show that by isolating appropriate microorganisms under adequate conditions, TNT wastes can be degraded successfully.
At the some time, some pretreatment technologies are recommended in this study for improving the performance of biological system treating TNT.
Recommended Citation
Lou, Jin, "Biodegradation of TNT (2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene)" (1991). Theses. 2552.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2552
