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Characterization of oxidation products of TNT metabolism in aquatic phytoremediation systems of...

Authors :
Bhadra, R.
Spanggord, R.J.
Source :
Environmental Science & Technology. 10/01/99, Vol. 33 Issue 19, p3354. 8p. 4 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Investigates the 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) transformation process in sediment-free aquatic phytoremediation systems of Myriophyllum aquaticum. Extraction of the oxidized TNT metabolites; Isolation of six compounds unique from the reduction products of TNT; Evidence of oxidative transformations, methyl oxidation and/or aromatic hydroxylation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013936X
Volume :
33
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2399550
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/es990436i