Immobilized Microbes Can Break Down Potentially Harmful Phthalates

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 11:28 in Earth & Climate

Immobilized microbes can break down potentially harmful phthalates, according to researchers 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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