Using natural weapons to remediate soil polluted by explosives?
In Switzerland, the soil at numerous sites is polluted by munitions or munition residues. In order to clean up these sites and restore the ecosystem concerned as best as possible, innovative methods are now needed. In a research project, the biodegradation capacity of certain micro-organisms is being closely analyzed: can bacteria and fungi be the key to the problem?
Dr Anne-Laure Gassner, specialist area Explosives and Ammunition Surveillance, and Lucas Ballerstedt, staff unit, Competence Sector Science and Technologies
