Abstract
Microbiological technologies that are cost-effective and reflect environmental awareness and sustainability principles are gaining role in both domestic and international environmental practice. The aim of our project is to develop an effective microbiological product for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are typically present in oil-contaminated areas, with well-defined application conditions that can be monitored and controlled by on-line technology.
In the framework of this research, the Department of Microbiology of the BME ABÉT and the ELTE Department of Microbiology will develop specific molecular biological tests to monitor hybrid products with appropriate degradation potential and to rapidly detect the specific taxa involved in the biodegradation of PAHs, the production of surfactants and the catabolic genes expressed during degradation. Innovative ecotoxicological tests will be used to characterise the environmental impact of the biotechnologies developed and to determine their ecological footprint. To scale up microbial and enzymaticproducts, Fermentia Ltd. is developing new technology to produce new micro- and nanostructured solid carrier systems, thus greatly improving the stability, storability and manageability of the products.
In order to quickly intervene to achieve the desired environmental state, ELGOSCAR-2000 Ltd. is developing a Decontamination Management and Monitoring (DMM) system. By using the KIM system, data can be recorded and processed to enable immediate assessment of the environmental status, the creation of an expert environment, and remote control based on automatic or individual management decisions.
Hungary