Polyhalogenated compound: Difference between revisions

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==Breakdown of Compounds==
Despite bioaccumulating in humans, patents have been filed for removal of halogen by electrolysis<ref>[http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/4585533/description.html US Patent 4585533 - Removal of halogen from polyhalogenated compounds by electrolysis]</ref> during manufacturing, though toxic chlorinated compounds may be created as byproducts of chlorinated compounds. Another method during manufacture is to use anaerobic bacteria <ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v368/n6472/abs/368627a0.html Metabolism of polyhalogenated compounds by a genetically engineered bacterium]</ref>
 
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==References==