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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a