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Anionic surfactant biodegradability studies by Warburg respirometry
Author(s) -
Brink Robert H.,
Meyers Joseph A.
Publication year - 1966
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/bf02682412
Subject(s) - biodegradation , respirometry , chemistry , linear alkylbenzene , pulmonary surfactant , alkylation , respirometer , substrate (aquarium) , oxygen , organic chemistry , alkyl , carbon dioxide , anaerobic exercise , catalysis , biochemistry , ecology , biology , physiology
A series of alkylbenzene sulfonates and alkyl sulfates was prepared and examined for biodegradability by measuring the oxygen uptake when exposed to substrate adapted microorganisms in the Warburg respirometer. The Warburg results showed that certain linear alkylate alkylbenzene sulfonates and alcohol sulfates are oxidized completely to carbon dioxide and water. The use of radioactive carbon compounds confirmed the Warburg results.