Urban Watercourses in Peril: Implications of Phthalic Acid Esters on Aquatic Ecosystems Caused by Urban Sprawl

Urban Watercourses in Peril: Implications of Phthalic Acid Esters on Aquatic Ecosystems Caused by Urban Sprawl

Urban sprawl worldwide warrants the use of large quantities of industrial and household products containing phthalic acid esters (PAEs) resulting in adverse impacts on the quality of aquatic life in urban watercourses. The presence of six PAEs (dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), di(n...

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Main Authors: Mahesh Jayaweera, Gimhani Danushika, Nilanthi Bandara, Janith Dissanayake, Buddhika Gunawardana, Jagath Manatunge, Kasun Zoysa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
aquatic life
biodegradation
DBP
DEHP
endocrine disrupter
phthalate
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/3/519

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