Biodegradation of the phthalates and their esters by bacteria.
Recent studies on the biodegradation phthalate esters in natural ecosystems, sewage, and laboratory cultures are reviewed. There is ample evidence to demonstrate that bacteria are major elements in the biodegradative processes and that in most situations complete oxidation of the aromatic ring occur...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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1976
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1475278/ |