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Project Code [2005-S-ET-12-M3]

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Project title

Evaluating Microbial Biosensors to Detect PCB Contamination and Degradation in a range of Water/Soil Environments and Conditions

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Carlow Institute of Technology (IT Carlow)

Lead Applicant

David Ryan

Project Abstract

Whole cell biosensors are engineered microbes which detect the presence or degradation of target pollutants. This project will evaluate previously constructed Pseudomonas based biosensors and a novel delivery system for the detection and biodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyls and chlorobenzoates. A range of environmental parameters including pH temperature time PCB concentration and depth in soil fresh and salt water and wetland environments are being examined to determine the effectiveness of biosensors in-situ. The analysis of the alginate beads in food samples will also be investigated.

Grant Approved

�30,000.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Soils and Land-Use

Start Date

01/02/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

n/a