NL Wolfe 22.61.05.05 Research focuses on isolating and characterizing redox enzymes from sediments and soils. The isolated enzymes are evaluated for use in biochemical remediation of contaminated soils and sediments. For selected enzymes, we obtain monoclonal antibodies and use field immunospecific assays to identify sources of the enzymes.
Emphasis is placed on plant enzymes.
Plants with high enzyme activity are evaluated as sources of the enzyme for use in remediation. Kinetics and structure-reactivity relationships are also used to assay redox activity in sediments, soils, and plants, and to study reaction mechanisms.