Aerobic degradation and the effect of hexabromocyclododecane by soil microbial communities in Taiwan

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is one of the most frequently used brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in the industries nowadays. Despite being listed as persistent organic pollutant (POP), it is still in use until 2025. Because of its bio-accumulative and toxic characteristics, the applicable remedia...

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Main Authors: Yi-Jie Li, Mei-Hui Li, Yang-hsin Shih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Environment International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020320833