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The biodegradation of {sup 14}-C ring-labeled nonylphenol ethoxylates in a semi-continuous activated sludge system

Conference ·
OSTI ID:367490
 [1];  [2]; ;  [3]
  1. ABC Labs., Columbia, MO (United States)
  2. Huntsman Corp., Austin, TX (United States)
  3. Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston, WV (United States)
The biodegradation characteristics of ring-labeled {sup 14}C nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPES) were examined using a bench-scale Semi-Continuous Activated Sludge system (SCAS). The supernatant, sludge, and trapped {sup 14}CO{sub 2} was monitored every two days for 7 weeks. Two principle observations were made: (1) The {sup 14}C NPE was converted to {sup 14}CO{sub 2} and (2) Greater than 90% of solution-phase {sup 14}C was adsorbed to or incorporated in the activated sludge layer.
OSTI ID:
367490
Report Number(s):
CONF-9511137--; ISBN 1-880611-03-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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