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CHAPTER 5
Biological oxidation as a method for mitigation of LFG emission
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The ability of microorganisms to use different compounds of an organic and inorganic
nature, as a source of building elements and energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions from
landfill sites. Microorganisms; especially bacteria growing in the porous material, which con-
stitute landfill cover, and also the one living in the surface layer; decompose some of the
compounds contained in landfill gas. As a result of this decomposition, called biodegrada-
tion, simple mineral and organic compounds, which are less harmful to the environment than
parent compounds, are formed. The initiation of this process does not require special inocu-
lation of the material. ...