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Phenol and its derivatives are most commonly found in wastewaters of many pharmaceutical, refinery, synthetic chemicals, paper and pulp industry and many such industries pose loads of adversities to aquatic, terrestrial and human life. These run off components are mandatory to be treated before being released into the food chain. Though many chemical procedures exist to treat phenols, biological degradation is a much safer and simpler means.

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Dr.M.V.V.Chandana Lakshmi, Associate Prof., Dept. of Chemical Engg, AU College of Engg(A), Andhra University, Vizag. She has 11 yrs of experience in teaching and research. Published about 60 research papers in reputed International and national Journals, also a member in editorial board of a national, two int. journals and five professional bodies.

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