TBA biodegradation in surface-water sediments under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
Environmental Science & Technology
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Abstract
The potential for [U-14C] TBA biodegradation was examined in laboratory microcosms under a range of terminal electron accepting conditions. TBA mineralization to CO2 was substantial in surface-water sediments under oxic, denitrifying, or Mn(IV)-reducing conditions and statistically significant but low under SO4-reducing conditions. Thus, anaerobic TBA biodegradation may be a significant natural attenuation mechanism for TBA in the environment, and stimulation of in situ TBA bioremediation by addition of suitable terminal electron acceptors may be feasible. No degradation of [U-14C] TBA was observed under methanogenic or Fe(III)-reducing conditions.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | TBA biodegradation in surface-water sediments under aerobic and anaerobic conditions |
| Series title | Environmental Science & Technology |
| DOI | 10.1021/es011480c |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 19 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ACS |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 4087 |
| Last page | 4090 |
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