Solid-chemical composition for biodegradation comprising plant fiber-containing material and enzymes

Abstract

A solid-chemical composition which provides for extraction and absorption of hydrophobic chemical contaminants and further promotes biodegradation of contaminants is provided. The composition comprises one or more plant fiber-containing materials selected from Leguminosae and Phaeophyta in an amount of 20% to 97% by weight percent of the composition, one or more plant fiber-containing materials selected from Gossypium and Cannabacea in an amount of 3% to 80% by weight percent of the composition, and one or more enzymes in an amount of 0.0001% to 3% by weight of the composition. Further, additionally a source of microorganisms capable of producing the enzymes may be contained in the composition. Also disclosed is a method for the bioremediation of the contaminants in environmental media wherein the solid-chemical composition is applied to the environmental media in an amount of about 0.1 gram to 1000 grams of the composition per kilogram of the environmental media.

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