Project

Exploring and understanding the microbiome of the deep sea: a step towards the bioremediation of dumped munitions

Code

01D01424

Duration

01 October 2024 → 30 September 2028

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Kankana Kundu

Research disciplines

Engineering and technology
- Bioremediation
- Environmental marine biotechnology
- Environmental microorganism biotechnology

Keywords

TNT Deep sea Shipwrecks Microbiome Degradation pathways Bioremediation

Project description

This proposal investigates the in situ microbial communities associated with shipwrecks and munition sites to identify and optimize biodegradation strategies for TNT. By exploring the intricate multi-step process of TNT degradation, the interplay among different microbial groups, and the underlying mechanisms, targeted bioremediation approaches can be explored for treating contaminated marine environments, such as those in the North Sea.