Development of Predictive Structure-Biodegradation Relationship Models with the Use of Respirometrically Generated Biokinetic Data

Tabak, HH; Gao, C; Desai, S; Govind, R

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4683803

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Journal Article

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1992

HERO ID 4683803
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Year 1992
Title Development of Predictive Structure-Biodegradation Relationship Models with the Use of Respirometrically Generated Biokinetic Data
Authors Tabak, HH; Gao, C; Desai, S; Govind, R
Journal Progress in Water Technology
Volume 26
Issue 3-4 (Aug 1992)
Page Numbers 763
Abstract Biodegradation is an important mechanism determining the fate of chemicals in the aquatic environment. In this paper, experimental data, determined from electrolytic respirometry, for 27 compounds were analyzed using first order and Monod kinetics. Additional data from the literature were also used in our analysis. A method based on group contribution to predict first-order and Monod kinetic rate constants was developed and validated. The group contribution approach gave reasonable results for a variety of compounds. More kinetic data are required to extend the group contribution approach.
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Keyword Monod kinetics; Kinetics; Rate constants; Aquatic environment; Biodegradation; Respirometry; Group dynamics