| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6310866 | Chemosphere | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Dispersed crude oil is rapidly and extensively biodegraded in natural seawater. ⺠This occurs without the need for added nutrients or bacteria. ⺠This biodegradation extends to all resolvable classes of hydrocarbons except the hopanes. ⺠The approximate biodegradation half-life is 11-14 d.
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Authors
Roger C. Prince, Kelly M. McFarlin, Josh D. Butler, Eric J. Febbo, Frank C.Y. Wang, Tim J. Nedwed,