Microbial Transformation of Organotin Compounds under Simulated Landfill Conditions
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M icbial Trsform aion of O rgnotin C om punds uder im uated Ldfill C onitions Liöping 2007 The cycling of tin is a topic of concern because of its anthropogenic entry of organotin compounds into the environment. Special attention is given to the transformation of organotins and the methylation of inorganic tin, since these processes often give rise to more toxic formulations. By far the largest application of organotins is as stabilizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. As large shares of PVC waste have been and still are disposed of in landfills, landfills are considered as potential sources for pollution by tin-organic compounds.
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