This book summarizes the current state of knowledge concerning bacteria that use halogenated
organic compounds as respiratory electron acceptors. The discovery of organohalide-respiring
bacteria has expanded the range of electron acceptors used for energy conservation and serves
as a prime example of how scientific discoveries are enabling innovative engineering solutions
that have transformed remediation practice. Individual chapters provide in-depth background
information on the discovery isolation phylogeny biochemistry genomic features and ecology
of individual organohalide-respiring genera including Dehalococcoides Dehalogenimonas
Dehalobacter Desulfitobacterium and Sulfurospirillum as well as organohalide-respiring
members of the Deltaproteobacteria. The book introduces readers to the fascinating biology of
organohalide-respiring bacteria offering a valuable resource for students engineers and
practitioners alike.
