Comparison of an ability to degrade MTBE between mixed culture and monoculture isolated from gasoline contaminated soil
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is an oxygenated compound used to enhance the octane index of gasoline and replace lead in gasoline. MTBE can reduce air pollution but causes water pollution due to its high water solubility and low sorption to soil and thus can easily contaminate the environment....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Prince of Songkla University
2004-02-01
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| Series: | Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/envi/11-degrade-MTBE.pdf |