Determining the extent of biodegradation of fuels using the diastereomers of acyclic isoprenoids

• Published in: Environmental Science & Technology
• Main Authors: Mcintyre, Cameron P., Harvey, Paul McA., Ferguson, Susan H., Wressnig, Anna M., Volk, Herbert, George, Simon C., Snape, Ian
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: American Chemical Society 2007
• Subjects: Casey Station; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/116956/

Improved testing and remediation procedures for sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons are a priority in remote cold regions such as Antarctica, where costs are higher and remediation times are longer. Isoprenoid/n-alkane ratios are commonly used to determine the extent of biodegradation at...