Isotope Fractionation of Toluene: A Perspective to Characterise Microbial In Situ Degradation

A concept to assess in situ biodegradation of organic contaminants in aquifers is presented. The alteration of the carbon isotope composition of contaminants along the groundwater flow path indicates microbial degradation processes and can be used as an indicator for in situ biodegradation. The Rayl...

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Main Authors: H.H. Richnow, A. Vieth, M. Kastner, M. Gehre, R.U. Meckenstock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2002-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2002.210