Trichloroethylene (TCE) adsorption using sustainable organic mulch

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Current evaluation Conclusion from the previous Monograph: Trichloroethylene (TCE) is probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) based on limited evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of TCE and sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of TCE. In making the overall evaluation, the Working Group considered the following evidence: (i) although the hypothesis linkin...

Phytoremediation of Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon used as a solvent in many degreasing and dry-cleaning operations. TCE is one of the most widespread contaminants of soil and groundwater in the United States. It can be found at 50% of the Superfund National Priority List cleanup sites managed by the United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). According to the USEPA, TCE is also abo...

Biodegradation of trichloroethylene (TCE) by methanotrophic community.

Laboratory incubation experiments were carried out to assess the potential of methanotrophic culture for degrading TCE. Measurements of the growth rate and TCE degradation showed that the methanotrophs not only grew in presence of TCE but also degraded TCE. The rate of TCE degradation was found to be 0.19 ppm h(-1). The reverse transcriptase-PCR test was conducted to quantify expression of pmoA...

A review: advances in microbial remediation of trichloroethylene (TCE).

Research works in the recent past have revealed three major biodegradation processes leading to the degradation of trichloroethylene. Reductive dechlorination is an anaerobic process in which chlorinated ethenes are used as electron acceptors. On the other hand, cometabolism requires oxygen for enzymatic degradation of chlorinated ethenes, which however yields no benefit for the bacteria involv...

Guidance for Contaminated Sites: Trichloroethylene (TCE) Risk Assessment Case Study