Organic matter, light and contaminant degradation

Canonica S, Wenk J & Laubscher H-U
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Canonica, S., Wenk, J., & Laubscher, H. U. (2009). Organic matter, light and contaminant degradation. Eawag News [engl. ed.], 66, 16-18.
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Dissolved organic matter consists of organic compounds, mainly of natural origin. Although it is only present in trace amounts in surface waters, organic matter influences the fate of contaminants. Under the action of sunlight, it can either increase or decrease the rate at which contaminants are degraded.

Details
Publication Type

Newspaper or Magazine Article

Title

Organic matter, light and contaminant degradation

Author(s)

Canonica, Silvio (Water Resources and Drinking Water W+T)

Wenk, Jannis (Water Resources and Drinking Water W+T)

Laubscher, Hans-Ulrich (Water Resources and Drinking Water W+T)

Journal

Eawag News [engl. ed.]

Volume

66

Start Page

16

End Page

18

Publication Year

2009

Peer Review

No