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Fate and transport of the surfactant linear alkylbenzenesulfonate in a sewage-contaminated aquifer

Creator:

Krueger, Carolyn J.

Abstract:

Linear alkylbenzenesulfonate (LAS) is the most widely used anionic surfactant in commercial detergent formulations. The environmental fate of LAS is of interest because of its disposal to wastewater treatment facilities and subsequent occurrence as a micropollutant in surface waters and groundwater. While LAS fate in wastewater treatment systems and surface...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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design, logistics, and execution. Dr. Richard Smith also assisted with the design and execution of the