Biostimulation for Groundwater Remediation

This lecture covers the biostimulation technique for groundwater remediation, focusing on the use of different electron donors and acceptors to enhance reductive dechlorination. It discusses the sequence of events at contaminated sites, the progression of electron acceptors, and the challenges faced in biostimulation. The lecture also explores the application of oxygen release compounds (ORC) and hydrogen release compounds (HRC) for in situ bioremediation. It concludes with case studies on the aerobic and anaerobic degradation of chlorinated compounds, emphasizing the importance of bioavailability enhancement using biosurfactants.