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Title

Biodegradation of didecyldimethylammonium chloride by Pseudomonas fluorescens TN4 isolated from....

Authors

Nishihara, T.; Okamoto, T.; Nishiyama, N.

Abstract

Examines the biodegradation of didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) by pseudomonas fluorescens TN4. Isolation of the bacteria degrading DDAC from activated sludge; Production of decyldimethylamine; Assimilation of TN4 with other quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC); Resistance of TN4 to QAC.

Subjects

BIODEGRADATION; CHLORIDES; PSEUDOMONAS fluorescens; BACTERIA

Publication

Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2000, Vol 88, Issue 4, p641

ISSN

1364-5072

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1046/j.1365-2672.2000.01007.x