Halocarbons produced by natural oxidation processes during degradation of organic matter.

Author(s) : KEPPLER P., EIDEN R., NIEDAN V., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Volatile halogenated organic compounds are anthropogenic, a fact that is easy to calculate. They have a natural origin (ocean algae, volcanic emissions, wood-rotting fungi, biomass burning). The article explains the process of oxidation during degradation of organic matter and its effects on the ground.

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  • Original title: Halocarbons produced by natural oxidation processes during degradation of organic matter.
  • Record ID : 2001-0566
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Source: Nature - vol. 403 - n. 6767
  • Publication date: 2000/01/20
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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