Soil Washing and Biodegradation Potentials of Amphiphilic Polyurethane(APU) Nano-network Particles

  • Kim, Young-Bum (Dept. of Biological Engineering, Inha University) ;
  • Jang, Shin-A (Dept. of Biological Engineering, Inha University) ;
  • Kim, Ju-Young (Dept. of Materials Engineering, Samchuck Nat'l University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Ki (Dept. of Biological Engineering, Inha University)
  • Published : 2000.04.08

Abstract

Amphiphilic polyurethane(APU) particle is a polymeric surfactant, and could increase the solubility of 2-methylnaphthalene significantly. 2-Methylnaphthalene was recovered by the precipitation of APU particles and was degraded by Acinetobacter sp. K2-2. APU particle was recovered and reused after treatment of triethylamine.

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