Microbial Insights: Unraveling the Future of East Palestine, Ohio In early February of 2023, a catastrophic event unfolded in the small village of East Palestine, Ohio, leaving residents with a grim and uncertain future. The derailment of a freight train resulted in the release of over 100,000 gallons of vinyl chloride (VC) and butyl acrylate,…
Pioneering Women of Science 1903 Nobel Prize Portrait Marie Curie: Physics, Chemistry and Medical Research Marie Curie, a name synonymous with groundbreaking scientific discovery, stands as an iconic figure in the history of science. Her indomitable spirit, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and groundbreaking research have left an indelible mark on the world of physics, chemistry,…
MI is hosting a workshop on “Optimizing Environmental Remediation through Applied Molecular Microbiology” in Houston, TX on April 19, 2023.”
• The ISM study conducted at this site provided clear, actionable evidence that electron donor injection would stimulate reductive dechlorination without the need for expensive bioaugmentation. Further, this evidence was provided in a significantly more cost effective manner than a bench-scale treatability study or a pilot scale study and in a more timely manner.
• A petroleum pipeline release in a remote area had gone undiscovered for a number of years and groundwater was impacted with BTEX. Groundwater monitoring results suggested that BTEX concentrations were decreasing although results were variable.
• Trends in decreasing BTEX concentrations were validated as biological in origin supporting an MNA management strategy and avoiding the greater costs of enhanced remediation.