The effect of dissolved humic substances on the binding and biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil

Leonardite is a naturally occurring oxidized form of lignite coal that is rich in humic materials. It is collected during coal-mining procedures, as it is commonly found overlying coal seams. Humic substances have been shown to significantly enhance the aqueous solubilities of PAHs by acting as a s...

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Main Author: Smyrl, Christopher T.
Format: Others
Language:en
en_US
Published: 2007
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/2604