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A study of detergent biodegradability as shown by various analytical techniques
Author(s) -
Allred R. C.,
Setzkorn E. A.,
Huddleston R. L.
Publication year - 1964
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02661893
Subject(s) - biodegradation , biochemical engineering , interpretation (philosophy) , computer science , process engineering , chemistry , engineering , organic chemistry , programming language
Abstract The data discussed in this paper indicate the importance of the application of a number of different analytical procedures to a detergent biodegradation study, since no single technique is an adequate means of measuring the various aspects of detergent biodegradability. This paper describes surface tension, colorimetric, manometric, radioactive, and GLC analytical methods applicable to detergent biodegradation analyses, with an interpretation of the results given by each method. The biological system used in the studies is also described.