a classic reference source details such topics as the biochemistry and biodegradation pathways . . . biodegradation test methods. . . function of responsible organisms . . . analytical requirements . . . physical and organic chemistry of natural and man-made surfactants . . . environmental occurrence and consequences of surfactants. . . and more. Surfactant Biodegradation contains over 200 tables that furnish quick access to data on TLC analysis of surfactants . . . infrared absorption bands of surfactants . . . adsorption of surfactants by biological and inorganic matter . . . organic components in waters, effluents, sewages, and sludges . . . surfactant content of various waters, sediments, and sewages . . . and more. It discusses commonly used sewage treatment processes and reviews the basic principles of hundreds of analytical test methods applicable to biodegradation. This volume is an essential reference for surfactant, environmental and pollution, analytical, physical, organic, colloid, cosmetic, and oil chemists; government regulatory personnel concerned with environmental protection; biochemists and industrial microbiologists; researchers and scientists involved in water pollution control; researchers and scientists in the soap, detergent, and household products industries; advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in environmental chemistry; and professional society courses on surfactant biodegradation.

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