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Grantee Research Project Results

Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center

EPA Grant Number: R828770
Center: Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment
Center Director: Allen, Herbert E.
Title: Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center
Investigators: Banks, M. Katherine , Voice, Thomas C. , Reddi, Lakshmi N. , Novak, John T.
Current Investigators: Banks, M. Katherine , Brusseau, Mark , Voice, Thomas C. , Reddi, Lakshmi N. , Gerba, Charles P. , Novak, John T. , Blanford, William
Institution: Kansas State University , Central State University , Michigan State University , Missouri University of Science and Technology , University of Cincinnati , University of South Carolina at Columbia , Virginia Tech , Haskell Indian Nations University , Howard University , Purdue University
Current Institution: Kansas State University , Central State University , Haskell Indian Nations University , Howard University , Michigan State University , Missouri University of Science and Technology , Purdue University , University of Cincinnati , University of South Carolina at Columbia , Virginia Tech
EPA Project Officer: Aja, Hayley
Project Period: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2006
RFA: Hazardous Substance Research Centers - HSRC (2001) Recipients Lists
Research Category: Hazardous Waste/Remediation , Land and Waste Management

Objective:

Abstract Currently Not Available.

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Collateral grants address outreach activities related to Brownfields. This grant will also be the vehicle for future additional federal funds, in addition to those committed for core grants, for supporting research and outreach activities at the Center.

Collateral Grant: R829481


Journal Articles: 14 Displayed | Download in RIS Format

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Other center views: All 108 publications 22 publications in selected types All 14 journal articles
Publications
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Journal Article Brauner JS, Widdowson MA, Novak JT, Love NG. Biodegradation of a PAH mixture by native subsurface microbiota. Bioremediation Journal 2002;6(1):9-24. R828770 (2002)
R828770 (2003)
R828770 (Final)
R828770C004 (2003)
  • Full-text: Taylor & Francis-PDF
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  • Abstract: Taylor & Francis-Abstract
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  • Journal Article De S, Perkins M, Dutta SK. Nitrate reductase gene involvement in hexachlorobiphenyl dechlorination by Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2006;135(1-3):350-354. R828770 (2003)
    R828770 (Final)
  • Abstract from PubMed
  • Full-text: ScienceDirect-Full Text
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  • Abstract: ScienceDirect-Abstract
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  • Other: ScienceDirect-PDF
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  • Journal Article Dutta SK, Adam A, Toure O, Williams AL, Chen YQ. Indigenous mixed soil bacteria in presence of compatible plants are more efficient in PCB degradation. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 2003;12(3):314-319. R828770 (Final)
    R828770C008 (2003)
  • Full-text: Howard University PDF
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  • Abstract: PSP-PARLAR Abstract
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  • Journal Article Euliss KW, Dorsey BL, Benke KC, Banks MK, Schwab AP. The use of plant tissue silica content for estimating transpiration. Ecological Engineering 2005;25(4):343-348. R828770 (Final)
  • Full-text: Science Direct-Full Text
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  • Abstract: Science Direct-Abstract
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  • Other: Science Direct-PDF
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  • Journal Article Euliss K, Ho C-H, Schwab AP, Rock S, Banks MK. Greenhouse and field assessment of phytoremediation for petroleum contaminants in a riparian zone. Bioresource Technology 2008;99(6):1961-1971. R828770 (Final)
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  • Other: USDA
  • Journal Article Ho C-H, Banks MK. Degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the rhizosphere of Festuca arundinacea and associated microbial community changes. Bioremediation Journal 2006;10(3):93-104. R828770 (Final)
  • Abstract: Informa World-Abstract
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  • Journal Article Ho C-H, Applegate B, Banks MK. Impact of microbial/plant interactions on the transformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rhizosphere of Festuca arundinacea. International Journal of Phytoremediation 2007;9(2):107-114. R828770 (Final)
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  • Abstract: Informa World-Abstract
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  • Journal Article Kang D-H, Hong LY, Schwab AP, Banks MK. Removal of Prussian blue from contaminated soil in the rhizosphere of cyanogenic plants. Chemosphere 2007;69(9):1492-1498. R828770 (Final)
  • Abstract from PubMed
  • Full-text: Science Direct-Full Text
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  • Abstract: Science Direct-Abstract
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  • Other: Science Direct-PDF
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  • Journal Article Robinson SL, Novak JT, Widdowson MA, Crosswell SB, Fetterolf GJ. Field and laboratory evaluation of the impact of tall fescue on polyaromatic hydrocarbon degradation in an aged creosote-contaminated surface soil. Journal of Environmental Engineering-ASCE 2003;129(3):232-240. R828770 (2002)
    R828770 (2003)
    R828770 (Final)
    R828770C004 (2003)
  • Abstract: ASCE-Abstract
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  • Journal Article Smith KE, Schwab AP, Banks MK. Phytoremediation of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-contaminated sediment: a greenhouse feasibility study. Journal of Environmental Quality 2007;36(1):239-244. R828770 (Final)
  • Abstract from PubMed
  • Full-text: USDA PDF
  • Abstract: Healthtap - Abstract
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  • Journal Article Song Y, Fitch M, Burken J, Nass L, Chilukiri S, Gale N, Ross C. Lead and zinc removal by laboratory-scale constructed wetlands. Water Environment Research 2001;73(1):37-44. R828770 (2002)
    R828770 (2003)
    R828770 (Final)
    R828770C005 (2002)
    R828770C005 (2003)
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  • Abstract: Water Environment Federation-Abstract
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  • Journal Article Song Y, Fitch M, Burken J, Ross C. Adsorption of lead and zinc in the substrates of constructed wetlands. Water Environment Research. 2001;73(1):37-44. R828770 (2002)
    R828770C005 (2002)
    R828770C005 (2003)
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    Journal Article Toure O, Chen YQ, Dutta SK. Sinorhizobium meliloti electrotransporant containing ortho-dechlorination gene shows enhanced PCB dechlorination. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 2003;12(3 Spec Iss):320-322. R828770 (2003)
    R828770 (Final)
    R828770C008 (2003)
  • Abstract: Parlar Scientific Publications-Abstract
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  • Journal Article Zimmerman AR, Kang D-H, Ahn M-Y, Hyun S, Banks MK. Influence of a soil enzyme on iron-cyanide complex speciation and mineral adsorption. Chemosphere 2008;70(6):1044-1051. R828770 (Final)
  • Abstract from PubMed
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  • Abstract: Science Direct-Abstract
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  • Other: Science Direct-PDF
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  • Supplemental Keywords:

    RFA, Scientific Discipline, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, Waste, Environmental Chemistry, Hazardous Waste, Ecological Risk Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Hazardous, contaminated sediments, hazardous waste treatment, advanced treatment technologies, oil wells, Federal facilities, outreach and training, contaminated soil, groundwater remediation, remediation, automobile manufacturing, contaminated groundwater, technology transfer, mining wastes

    Progress and Final Reports:

  • 2002 Progress Report
  • 2003 Progress Report
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • Final Report
  • Subprojects under this Center: (EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
    R828770C001 Technical Outreach Services for Communities
    R828770C002 Technical Outreach Services for Native American Communities
    R828770C003 Sustainable Remediation
    R828770C004 Incorporating Natural Attenuation Into Design and Management Strategies For Contaminated Sites
    R828770C005 Metals Removal by Constructed Wetlands
    R828770C006 Adaptation of Subsurface Microbial Biofilm Communities in Response to Chemical Stressors
    R828770C007 Dewatering, Remediation, and Evaluation of Dredged Sediments
    R828770C008 Interaction of Various Plant Species with Microbial PCB-Degraders in Contaminated Soils
    R828770C009 Microbial Indicators of Bioremediation Potential and Success

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    108 publications for this center
    14 journal articles for this center

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