Photochemical Processes and the Environmental Impact of Petroleum Spills

A review of the photochemical processes involved in the degradation of petroleum, its products, and some model compounds found in petroleum. Emphasis is given to processes which affect emulsification, water solubility, and toxicity. Water phase photodegradation is also treated. The interaction of th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biogeochemistry 1997-11, Vol.39 (2), p.121-138
Hauptverfasser:	Nicodem, David E., M. Conceição Z. Fernandes, Carmen L. B. Guedes, Correa, Rodrigo J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biodegradation Biogeochemistry Crude oil Earth sciences Earth, ocean, space Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics Environmental impact Exact sciences and technology Freshwater Hydrocarbons Marine Mousses Oil spills Oxidation Petroleum Photochemicals Photodegradation Photooxidation Pollution, environment geology Sea water Sedimentary rocks Singlet oxygen Water pollution
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Zusammenfassung:	A review of the photochemical processes involved in the degradation of petroleum, its products, and some model compounds found in petroleum. Emphasis is given to processes which affect emulsification, water solubility, and toxicity. Water phase photodegradation is also treated. The interaction of these processes with biodegradation is discussed. Areas requiring further work are indicated. 96 references.
ISSN:	0168-2563 1573-515X
DOI:	10.1023/A:1005802027380