Humic acids as electron acceptors for anaerobic microbial oxidation of vinyl chloride and dichloroethene
January 1, 1998
Anaerobic oxidation of [1,2-14C]vinyl chloride and [1,2-14C]dichloroethene to 14CO2under humic acid-reducing conditions was demonstrated. The results indicate that waterborne contaminants can be oxidized by using humic acid compounds as electron acceptors and suggest that natural aquatic systems have a much larger capacity for contaminant oxidation than previously thought.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Title | Humic acids as electron acceptors for anaerobic microbial oxidation of vinyl chloride and dichloroethene |
| DOI | 10.1128/AEM.64.8.3102-3105.1998 |
| Authors | P. M. Bradley, F. H. Chapelle, D. R. Lovley |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
| Index ID | 70020794 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |