Field-deployable sniffer for 2,4-dinitrotoluene detection
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TNT explosives containing 2,4-DNT are detected by a mobile sniffing instrument in soil and water field samples. Construction of the mine-sniffing unit, and its internal processes are diagrammed; and the results for the field tests are plotted, showing the apparent success of the instrument.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 2001
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Confirmation of conjugation processes during TNT metabolism by axenic plant roots
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Researchers investigated the Catharanthus roseus as a bioremediant for of soil contaminated with trinitrotoluene (TNT). In situ clean up of TNT is both expensive and poses serious environment risks. Various chemicals, materials and enzymes were used as reference standards in this study. Various analytical methods were also studied. Hair root cultures of C. roseus were subjected to TNT. In the lab, TNT was reduced to undetectable levels. Additionally, the plant showed no signs of retaining TNT. Metabolites of TNT were also studied.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
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Characterization of oxidation products of TNT metabolism in aquatic phytoremediation systems of Myriophyllum aquaticum
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Direct evidence for oxidative transformations in aquatic phytoremediation systems is presented in this study of TNT transformation processes in phytoremediation systems of Myriophyllum aquaticum.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
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