Biodegradability of Trimethylbenzene Isomers under Denitrifying and Sulfate-Reducing Conditions

Trimethylbenzene (TMB) isomers (1,2,3-TMB, 1,2,4-TMB, and 1,3,5-TMB) are often used as conservative tracers in anaerobic, contaminated aquifers for assessing BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes) biodegradation at field sites. However, uncertainties exist about the behavior of these compoun...

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Main Authors: Thomas Fichtner, Axel Rene Fischer, Christina Dornack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/4/615