"Waste"-ing away: Presence of Cu ions influences microbial degradation kinetics and metabolite formation of the prevalent brominated flame retardant BDE-47.

J Environ Sci (China)

Division of Analytical and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2G3, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address:

Published: January 2020

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