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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Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Environment International |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020320833 |