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.

Author: Albert, Keith J., Walt, David R., Myrick, M. L., Brown, Steve B., James, Dale L., Milanovich, Fred P.
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 2001
Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Detection Equipment NEC, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Dinitrotoluene, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Land Mines & Parts, Security systems industry, Detection equipment, Weapons industry, Land mines

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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.

Author: Hughes, J.B., Wayment, Bhadra D.G., Shanks, J.V.
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
Pollutants produced & recycled, Environmental aspects, Chemical industry, Soil pollution, Explosives

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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.

Author: Hughes, J.B., Bhadra, R., Shanks, J.V., Spanggord, R.J., Wayment, D.G.
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
Oxidation, Physiological, Physiological oxidation

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Subjects list: Statistical Data Included, Research, United States, TNT (Trinitrotoluene), Bioremediation
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