By applying a patented technology we can induce aerobic condition in the groundwater of a remediation site. Simultaneously we can influence the redox potential. I am struggling to find a reference in the literature that point toward an optimal potential for the metabolism of these two contaminants to occur in AEROBIC condition.
Because MTBE biodegradation is an aerobic process, it means that redox potential should be betwee 250 mV and 400 mV according to chemical quality of water (/content of various mineral (inorganic) compounds).
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Vit
Many Thanks,
would you be able to point me to a good review/book for me to have a deeper understanding of this? Also, in your opinion, MTBE degradation would still occur in far from optimal condition e.g. 100mV.
If redox potential would be 100 mV, it is rather questionable if any dissolved oxygen would be present in water. For Biodegradation of MTBE much more important is presence of dissolved oxygen (aerobic conditions) in the environment than redox potential value.
Try google to find more information on MTBE biodegradation. There is planty of information there.
Good Luck
Vit
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