Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.