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DOE OSTI2025

New Tank Mapping Method Improves Waste Removal Process

Waste Tank Mapping Overview • Camera inspections are performed within available tank top risers and used to create waste tank maps – Several camera inspections are performed during waste removal transfers to verify the elevation of the visible salt/sludge mounds against the known elevation of the liquid surface • Tank mappings are used to evaluate the volume and distribution of saltcake or sludge that is present within the waste tank – Allows for refined operating strategies and process safety controls • New tank mapping process creates a standardized approach for accurately defining waste distribution within a waste tank while minimizing the required camera inspection footage – First utilized during the 2023 Tank 22 Sludge Removal Campaign

Mini, Melany [Savannah River Mission Completion (S↗
DOE OSTI2025

In-Tank Processing Using Low Temperature Aluminum Dissolution: Year 1 Progress Report

The Hanford Site stores approximately 56 million gallons of radioactive legacy defense waste in underground tanks. This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing in-tank low-temperature aluminum dissolution to favorably alter the transport properties of aluminum-rich southeast quadrant waste sludges, thereby de-risking sludge delivery for Direct Feed of High-Level Waste. Specifically, this study aims to assess the rate and extent of gibbsite dissolution under various conditions, including different particle sizes (~10 to 90 µm), NaOH concentrations (1 to 6 M), and the presence of specific analytes such as NO 2 - , NO 3 - , and other aluminum-rich waste background analytes, using simulated waste solids and liquids. Experimental tests were designed to highlight the impact of aluminum leaching on simulated waste transport properties, quantified by the just-suspended mixing speed (NJS), and were conducted under well-mixed, turbulent conditions, ensuring full suspension of gibbsite particles using an overhead mixer. The results suggest that the presence of NO 2 - and NO 3 - , in conjunction with leaching at relatively low free hydroxide contents, improved transport requirements (i.e., lowered NJS) for pure gibbsite slurries. These findings will inform the design of potential in-tank processing systems, optimizing aluminum dissolution for improved waste management in the Hanford Tank Farms.

12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE W↗
DOE OSTI2025

FY24 Task 5: Leachate Disposition

Directly feeding sludge solids to the high-level waste (HLW) Waste Treatment Plant represents an alternative flowsheet seeking to initiate sludge processing as soon as possible. Key processing functions previously captured during baseline pretreatment operations include leaching and washing prior to solids concentration. These operations should be considered in the potential direct feed flowsheets to maximize waste feed loading, minimize HLW volume, and mitigate corrosion challenges associated with vitrification of high phosphate and fluoride concentrations. Additionally, single-shell tank (SST) retrievals and waste transfers to double-shell tanks (DSTs) in a direct feed flowsheet would likely also benefit from some level of leaching, washing, and solids concentration in order to reduce DST space and mission duration. These operations could occur in a new facility or potentially in available DSTs. If washing and leaching are utilized, an effective disposition pathway for the wash water and leachate solutions are needed. Three target species that benefit significantly from leaching and washing are phosphate, fluoride and aluminum. Phosphate (PO 4 3- ) and fluoride (F - ) can contribute substantially to the amount of carrier fluid needed for dissolution, and the resulting volume of liquid generated. Disposition of this retrieval solution should be evaluated in order to prevent crystallization of these anions throughout system processing. Since there is a high probability that any retrieval solutions will be at or near their PO 4 3- and F - solubility limits, evaporation or blending with a high Na supernate (>3.5 M) is not recommended for the wash water streams without a method to remove precipitants prior to solution disposal. Additionally, aluminum present in the southeast quadrant of the Hanford site represents roughly 60% of the waste solids in the initial processing tanks. These aluminum solids are in the form of gibbsite (Al(OH) 3 ) and can pose significant challenges for processing due to the fast-settling times and high solids loading associated with these materials. Easily remediated by caustic addition to the solids, these wash solutions could be processed through crystalline silicotitanate (CST) ion exchange columns to prepare the supernate solutions for disposition. The current target for feed conditions to the Low Activity Waste (LAW) melter are waste streams that contain nominally 5-6 M Na. Fractions within the tanks contain upwards of 0.2 M phosphate and fluoride in solution at 3.5 M Na. Concentrating these solutions above 5 M Na would result in an exceedance of the solubility limits, and potential for uncontrolled precipitation of the phosphate and fluoride crystal material. The resulting crystalline salt material is typically sodium fluoride phosphate, also referred to as natrophosphate (Na 7 FPO 4 ·19H 2 O). Salt phases are of importance in tank waste due to their chemical reactivity, which can result in precipitation, dissolution, or transformation, impacting any downstream processes (Bolling et al. 2020, Russell, Snow, and Peterson 2010). Salt generation and precipitation could pose challenges by causing system plugging and melter corrosion if left in the supernate stream, or limit sodium molarity of the supernate that would be accepted without incident in waste operations. To understand the impact of this salt generation, the crystallization of natrophosphate in multiple simulant feed matrices was studied to understand the implications of various tank waste supernate chemistries. Three matrices were examined: high PO 4 3- /low F - , low PO 4 3- /high F - , and an average matrix. Subsequent testing was performed with the average matrix with the inclusion of CsNO 3 , and a final run with the average matrix including CsNO 3 and a 137 Cs spike for tracer purposes.

12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE W↗
DOE OSTI2025

FY24 Task 4: Studies of Phosphate and Fluoride Solubility for Dissolution of High Phosphate Tank Waste

Knowledge gaps have been identified in phosphate solubility in almost every single- and multi-component system, and particularly for aluminate in phosphate/hydroxide, where uncertainties in predicted values of aluminum solubility are greater than 50%. Solubility data of multicomponent, aqueous electrolytes containing sodium hydroxide, sodium fluoride, sodium phosphate, sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, and dissolved gibbsite are also sparse. For example, for solutions of (i) sodium nitrate and sodium phosphate, data are only available at 30 and 50 °C, and for (ii) dissolved gibbsite in sodium hydroxide and sodium phosphate, only two data points are available at 20 and 40 °C. There is no data available on mixtures of sodium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, sodium fluoride, and dissolved gibbsite. These knowledge gaps were identified in a technical review of waste solubility data and the impact of dilution on solution stabilities and will be addressed in this work to predict aluminum hydroxide and sodium phosphate solubility in multicomponent electrolytes upon dilution, and upon variation of temperature. Results will provide the technical basis to develop accurate models for (i) gibbsite solubility and mass transfer of aluminum between solid and liquid forms following the sluicing of sludge and saltcake with water; and (ii) further blending of these suspensions with bismuth from bismuth phosphate waste, and zirconium and uranium left from the fuel decladding. This work will be essential to developing a disposition path for retrieval solutions from bismuth phosphate wastes. This effort would also support sludge washing to further reduce phosphate concentration if that process were to be added back to the flowsheet in the future.

12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE W↗
DOE OSTI2025

Automated Particle Analysis of Hanford Tank Wastes 241-AN-106, 241-AN-101, and 241-AW-105

This effort is involved in developing particle size and density distribution (PSDD) for the major phases within Hanford tank waste sludge. The object of this work has been to use automated particle analysis (APA) methods on the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to provide PSDDs. The PSDD can be used to quantify the proportion of gibbsite particles likely to settle quickly and enable blending of wastes that may be prone to pipeline plugging such as the uranium phase, clarkeite with other wastes. The Hanford tank waste solids were analyzed with SEM combined with x-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) using APA. This method can allow thousands of individual particles to be characterized and so may provide a more representative view of the samples and information PSDDs. We characterized several as-received sludge samples and developed PSDD with APA. Sample preparation methods were found to impact the collected results, as it was more difficult to collect representative samples of the larger particles. Much of the material was also dried and cemented together that further impacted results.

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DOE OSTI2026

Hydrogen Recombiner Catalyst Evaluations for Waste Storage

Radiolysis of water in nuclear waste storage generates hydrogen gas that can accumulate within sludge style waste and be rapidly released during agitation events, creating a significant flammability hazard. Engineering controls are therefore required to limit hydrogen concentrations during both quiescent storage and transient disturbances. Catalytic recombination of hydrogen in waste storage offgas is a proven mitigation strategy, maintaining hydrogen levels below flammability limits and managing sudden concentration spikes. Conventional recombiners rely on platinum and/or palladium catalysts, with development efforts focused on extending service life, increasing active surface area, and ensuring safe deployment in radioactive environments. Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is evaluating a newly developed hydrogen recombiner catalyst from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories as a cost-effective and durable alternative for nuclear waste applications. Testing was conducted in SRNL’s Shielded Cells facility, which enables reduced-scale experimental modeling under radiation fields and near-use-case conditions relevant to radioactive waste storage. Catalyst performance was evaluated using a custom offgas characterization system designed for near-zero flow conditions. The experimental apparatus consisted of a gas-tight 2.7 L PTFE vessel equipped with temperature monitoring, gas flow controls, and a variable-speed mixer to simulate sludge agitation. Offgas composition was monitored using a dedicated gas chromatograph with argon carrier gas and a krypton internal standard. Measurements were obtained for an empty vessel, the vessel containing a well characterized radioactive tank waste sample, and the same configuration with the candidate catalyst installed. Results demonstrate that the new catalyst effectively reduced hydrogen concentrations in the offgas within the constraints of the experimental design. In addition to confirming catalytic activity, the testing provided valuable insights into experimental optimization and considerations for future performance evaluations. These findings support the potential scalability of the technology and highlight its applicability to broader nuclear waste management operations, offering improved safety and reduced operational costs through enhanced catalyst durability and lower replacement frequency.

Tener, Zachary P. [Savannah River National Laborat↗
DOE OSTI2025

Correction to “Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollutant Emissions from Composting”

Composting can divert organic waste from landfills, reduce landfill methane emissions, and recycle nutrients back to soils. However, the composting process is also a source of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions. Researchers, regulators, and policy decision-makers all rely on emissions estimates to develop local emissions inventories and weigh competing waste diversion options, yet reported emission factors are difficult to interpret and highly variable. This review explores the impacts of waste characteristics, pretreatment processes, and composting conditions on CO 2 , CH 4 , N 2 O, NH 3 , and VOC emissions by critically reviewing and analyzing 388 emission factors from 46 studies. The values reported to date suggest that CH 4 is the single largest contributor to 100-year global warming potential (GWP100) for yard waste composting, comprising approximately 80% of the total GWP 100 . For nitrogen-rich wastes including manure, mixed municipal organic waste, and wastewater treatment sludge, N 2 O is the largest contributor to GWP 100 , accounting for half to as much as 90% of the total GWP 100 . If waste is anaerobically digested prior to composting, N 2 O, NH 3 , and VOC emissions tend to decrease relative to composting the untreated waste. Effective pile management and aeration are key to minimizing CH 4 emissions. However, forced aeration can increase NH 3 emissions in some cases.

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES↗
DOE OSTI2025

Identification and Mitigation of Inhibitory Substances Contained in High-Salinity Crude Glycerol Generated from Biodiesel Production for Polyhydroxyalkanoate Synthesis by Haloferax mediterranei

High-salinity crude glycerol generated from biodiesel production poses significant challenges to microbial valorization due to inhibitory ingredients that severely limit microbial growth. This study identified and mitigated inhibitory substances contained in high-salinity glycerol sludge to enable its conversion to polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) by the extreme halophilic archaeon Haloferax mediterranei. The long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) were consistently identified as the primary inhibitors by liquid chromatography−mass spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet−visible spectroscopy. Acid precipitation at pH 2 efficiently removed these LCFAs, substantially reducing the required feedstock dilution from 23 to 3 times, improving PHA titer by 40%. Furthermore, this dilution reduction also increased the feedstock salinity utilization, achieving a 46% reduction in external salt supplementation for H. mediterranei growth. In contrast, overliming and arrested anaerobic digestion were confirmed to be ineffective in inhibitor removal. This study provides deep insights into inhibitor chemistry and presents acid precipitation as an effective pretreatment strategy for waste valorization of highsalinity crude glycerol.

LC-MS↗
DOE OSTI2024

Policy impact on economic and environmental sustainability of anaerobic digestion: Industrial case study Insights

This paper thoroughly examines how policy incentives impact the economic and environmental sustainability of anaerobic digestion (AD) systems. It uses techno-economic and life cycle analyses, along with real industry data, to explore the entire AD process—from feedstock acceptance to digestate disposal. It evaluates the effects of various U.S. policy crediting programs on the economic viability of different AD pathways for treating sewage sludge and food waste. Furthermore, tipping fees are identified as the primary driver of profitability, while policy credits play a crucial role in enhancing economic feasibility, particularly for renewable natural gas production. However, future regulatory changes could reshape this economic landscape. All AD pathways are found to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, though economic outcomes are highly sensitive to digestate disposal costs and feedstock tipping fees. Co-digestion with food waste is proposed as a strategy to reduce dependence on policy credits and improve long-term economic stability.

Anaerobic Digestion↗
DOE OSTI2026

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF AN ENGINEERING SCALE HYDROTHERMAL LIQUEFACTION SYSTEM

This work evaluates the Modular Hydrothermal Liquefaction System (MHTLS), an engineering-scale, integrated continuous HTL plant operated at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), for converting realistic wet wastes into energy-dense biocrudes. The production campaigns discussed here processed algae, sewage sludges, lignocellulosic blends, Industrial food waste, and engineered food-waste slurries at 350?°C and around 200?bar, with nominal feed rates of ~12?L?h?¹. We report biocrude yields and composition, establish mass and elemental (C, N) balances, and quantify energy performance via heater duties, heat-exchanger behavior, and system-level efficiencies. Biocrudes contained 76–80?wt?% C (dry, ash-free) with HHVs of 38-41?MJ?kg?¹, substantially higher than feed materials HHVs of 16.6–26.1?MJ?kg?¹ and approaching petroleum fuels. Dry, ash-free biocrude yields of 32–53?wt?% corresponded to 43–71?wt?% carbon yields, with 18–40?wt?% of feed carbon routed to the aqueous phase. Thermal efficiencies were 50-65%, and total energy efficiencies, including reactor heat input, were 35-55%. A counter-current tube-in-tube heat exchanger delivered U values of 200–450?W?m?²?K?¹, with fouling-induced declines impacting heat recovery and heater duty. The analysis highlights three priorities for the process intensification of HTL: robust, fouling-resistant heat recovery, hydrodynamically suitable reactor and heat-exchanger designs, simplified and predictable solids management, and biocrude-water separation.

Biocrude production↗
DOE OSTI2026

Feedforward-feedback ammonia control at a water resource recovery facility based on a digital twin with hybrid model

Ammonia-based aeration control (ABAC) at full-scale Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) can be challenged by diurnal loading and transport delays. This work addressed these challenges using a hybrid feedforward–feedback controller built on Activated Sludge Model 1 (ASM1), marking the first full-scale deployment to pair a mechanistic feedforward core with data-driven corrections. The objectives were to improve ammonia setpoint tracking, assess performance of the mechanistic model when enhanced with data-driven corrections, and document full-scale operation. The hybrid model incorporates two data-driven components: (1) a Mechanistic Error Forecasting Engine (MEFE), consisting of a multivariate linear regressor and a long short-term memory (LSTM) ensemble. Defying expectations, low-parameter models outperformed more complex alternatives, reducing the mechanistic error by 71%. (2) A Residual Oscillation Forecasting Engine (ROFE), based on Fast Fourier Transform, reduced the remaining error by another 35%. Two proportional–integral (PI) feedback loops further (i) trim the feedforward output and (ii) eliminate residual controller error in the final aerobic zone. In full-scale operation, the controller reduced mean-squared error (MSE) by 94% over the baseline and produced more stable dissolved oxygen (DO) setpoints. Overall, it was proven that layering multi-timescale data-driven models on a mechanistic core can yield reliable ABAC performance at WRRFs.

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES↗
DOE OSTI2025

Ecology of methyl-coenzyme M reductase encoding Thermoproteota

The recent demonstration that members of at least three classes of archaea affiliated with the Thermoproteota superphylum are involved in the production of the climate-active gas methane has sparked discussions about how well we understand the diversity of methanogens. Here, in this work, we show that members of all three of these lineages, as well as several other, yet uncultured and physiologically uncharacterized groups within the Thermoproteota that encode the key enzyme of anaerobic methane cycling, methyl-coenzyme M reductase (MCR), are widely distributed in anoxic ecosystems. We postulate that the taxonomic, metabolic, and ecological diversity of methanogenic and MCR-encoding Thermoproteota are poorly understood, and that the contribution of methylotrophic and thermoproteotal methanogenesis to methane production is largely unknown. We hypothesize that thermoproteotal methanogens could contribute, potentially substantially, to methane emissions in many anoxic environments that harbor methylated precursors, including wetlands, sediments, peat, rice paddies, wastewater sludge, and geothermal systems. We highlight the necessity to experimentally test the (eco)physiology of these widely distributed archaea using both culture-dependent ( in vitro ) and culture-independent ( in situ ) approaches to assess their potential contribution to methane emissions. Last, we stress the importance of remaining agnostic about the physiology of MCR-encoding Thermoproteota in the absence of experimental data because most of these archaea also carry the genetic potential to grow non-methanogenically.

MCR↗
DOE OSTI2025

DNA viruses from different stages of a wastewater treatment plant in southwest Ohio

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) house diverse populations of microbial communities that are dynamic across treatment stages. Although viruses, especially non-pathogenic ones are relatively less studied compared to their bacterial counterparts, they are equally important players in WWTP microbiomes. In this study, we sampled influent, activated sludge, and effluent stages of a WWTP in southwest Ohio to sequence their viral population using multiple displacement amplification (MDA) and metagenomic approaches. We recovered 1003 viral genomes, the majority of which were ssDNA (single-stranded DNA) viruses that formed distinct clusters representing novel species and phylogenetic groups not closely related to known human gut or terrestrial viruses. Additionally, tracking viruses across treatment stages showed several persisted across multiple treatment stages. These results suggest that further studies are needed to understand the persistence of viral populations, particularly non-pathogenic ones, across different stages of WWTPs.

59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES↗
DOE OSTI2025

Load-Shifting Strategies for Cost-Effective Emission Reductions at Wastewater Facilities

Significant hourly variation in the carbon intensity of electricity supplied to wastewater facilities introduces an opportunity to lower emissions by shifting the timing of their energy demand. This shift could be accomplished by storing wastewater, biogas from sludge digestion, or electricity from on-site biogas generation. However, the life cycle emissions and cost implications of these options are not clear. Here, we present a multiobjective optimization framework for comparing cost- and emission-minimizing load-shifting strategies at a California case study facility with a relatively low carbon intensity grid and high spread in peak and off-peak electricity prices. We evaluate cost and emission trade-offs from the optimal flexible operation of both existing infrastructure and optimally sized energy flexibility upgrades. We estimate energy-related emission reductions of up to 9.0% with flexible operation of existing infrastructure and up to 16.8% with optimally sized storage upgrades. Only a fraction of these potential savings are realized under actual industrial energy tariffs and the EPA’s recommended social cost of carbon. Energy flexibility may hold promise as a short-term emission-saving solution for the wastewater sector, but the extent of savings is heavily dependent on the cost of carbon, electricity tariffs, and emission intensity of the regional electricity grid.

climate↗
DOE OSTI2025

Life Cycle Assessment of Methanol from Fossil, Biomass, and Waste Sources, and Its Use as a Marine Fuel in Dual-Fuel Engines

Methanol is gaining interest in the marine sector from energy security and reducing emissions perspective. This study provides a comparative life cycle assessment of methanol as a marine fuel, across GHG and criteria air pollutant emission metrics, when it is used in a dual-fuel engine. Twelve methanol pathways from four different feedstock categories were considered, including (1) cellulosic biomass forest residues and clean pine mix, corn stover, switchgrass, and miscanthus; (2) organic wastes renewable natural gas from wastewater sludge, swine manure, food waste, and landfill gas; (3) fossil resources coal and natural gas (NG); and (4) e-methanol using captured carbon dioxide. When used in a dual-fuel engine with pilot fuel, life cycle GHG emissions for woody biomass-based methanol were approximately 19 gCO 2 e MJ −1 , while emissions from waste-based sources ranged between −154 and 31 gCO 2 e MJ −1 . Methanol from renewable sources showed a GHG reduction potential between 58 and 226% compared to conventional NG-based methanol (122 gCO 2 e MJ −1 ), primarily due to the avoided emissions from conventional waste management. When carbon from process emissions were captured, the reduction could be up to 327%. All pathways exhibited lower NO X , and particulate matter emissions compared to the baseline marine fuel (MGO 0.1% sulfur), while woody biomass and coal pathways had higher SO X emissions.

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DOE OSTI2026

Detecting impurity-specific effects on structure and radiolytic hydrogen production in aluminum hydroxide

While radiolytic hydrogen (H 2 ) generation is an intrinsic property of aqueous and mineral radiolysis in nuclear waste systems, detection of the sub-ns events leading to H 2 generation is challenging. Interfacial processes involving key mineral phases in the sludge, e.g., gibbsite (α-Al(OH) 3 ), have been implicated, with impurities affecting the amount of H 2 generated. To understand why gibbsite synthesized from nitrate precursors produces less H 2 than gibbsite from chloride precursors, we paired 27 Al multiple quantum magic angle spinning (MQMAS) NMR spectroscopy to determine structural heterogeneity with transverse-field muon spin rotation (TF-μSR) to probe electron availability. MQMAS revealed greater structural disorder in the gibbsite synthesized with nitrate (NO 3 -gibbsite). Correspondingly, TF-μSR showed a larger diamagnetic fraction for NO 3 -gibbsite, indicating reduced persistence of μ + -electron bound states (muonium or other radicals) and thus fewer electrons available for reaction on the sub-ns timescale. This establishes a correlation between impurity-induced disorder and electron loss. The diamagnetic fraction serves as a signature for these sub-ns events, as it provides a key constraint for predictive models without currently resolving whether the electron is lost to direct chemical scavenging or trapping at lattice defects.

Graham, Trent R. [Pacific Northwest National Labor↗
DOE OSTI2025

Whole genome sequence of the syntrophic benzoate-degrading bacterium, Syntrophus buswellii DSM 102354 T

The syntrophic obligate proton-reducing bacterium Syntrophus buswellii DSM 102354 T , isolated from anaerobic digester sludge, degrades benzoate and possibly hydrocinnamate (phenyl-3-propionate) when grown with a suitable hydrogenotrophic partner. The complete genome sequence data provide insight regarding aromatic compound degradation under thermodynamically limiting conditions when exogenous electron acceptors are absent.

Syntrophus↗
DOE OSTI2025

Unraveling the ecological success of Iodidimonas in a bioreactor treating oil and gas produced water

Iodidimonas sp., a bacterium found in bioreactors treating oil and gas produced water as well as iodide-rich brines, has garnered attention for its unique ability to oxidize iodine. However, little is known about the metabolic capabilities that enable Iodidimonas sp. to thrive in certain unique ecological niches. In this study, we isolated, characterized, and sequenced three strains belonging to the Iodidimonas genus from the sludge of a membrane bioreactor used for produced water treatment. We investigated the genomic features of these isolates and compared them with the four publicly available isolate genomes from this genus, as well as a metagenome-assembled genome from the source bioreactor. Our Iodidimonas isolates had several genes associated with mitigating salinity, heavy metal, and organic compound stress, which likely help these bacteria to survive in produced water. Phenotyping tests revealed that while the isolates could utilize a wide variety of simple carbon substrates, they failed to degrade aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, consistent with the lack of genes associated with common hydrocarbon degradation pathways in their genomes. We hypothesize that these microbes may lead a scavenging lifestyle in the bioreactor and similar iodide-rich brines. IMPORTANCE: Occupying a niche habitat and having few representative isolates, the genus Iodidimonas is a relatively understudied alphaproteobacterial group. Its ability to corrode pipes in iodine production facilities has economic implications, and its ability to generate potentially carcinogenic iodinated organic compounds during treatment of oil and gas produced water may cause environmental and health concerns with the recycling of treated water. Therefore, detailed characterization of the metabolic potential of the Iodidimonas isolates in this study both sheds light on their adaptation to the environmental conditions they inhabit and has environmental and economic significance.

Acharya, Shwetha M↗