Insights into the Restoration of Tributyltin Contaminated Environments Using Marine Bacteria from Portuguese Fishing Ports
Tributyltin (TBT) is an organotin chemical mainly used as biocide in marine antifouling paints. Despite the restrictions and prohibitions on its use, TBT is still an environmental problem due to its extensive application and subsequent release into the environment, being regarded as one of the most...
Main Authors: | Hugo R. Monteiro, Ariana B. Moutinho, Maria J. Campos, Ana C. Esteves, Marco F. L. Lemos |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6411 |
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