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Enzymology of the Breakdown of Synthetic Chelating Agents

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Biotechnology for the Environment: Strategy and Fundamentals

Part of the book series: Focus on Biotechnology ((FOBI,volume 3A))

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Organic metal-complexing agents are able to form water-soluble complexes with metal ions. These compounds are included in many different industrial and domestic processes and products to

  • prevent the formation of metal precipitates,

  • hinder metal ion catalysis of unwanted reactions,

  • remove metal ions from systems,

  • make metal ions more available by keeping them in solution.

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Egli, T., Witschel, M. (2002). Enzymology of the Breakdown of Synthetic Chelating Agents. In: Agathos, S.N., Reineke, W. (eds) Biotechnology for the Environment: Strategy and Fundamentals. Focus on Biotechnology, vol 3A. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0357-5_14

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