New Methodology for the Rapid Detection of Protein Degradation in Activated Sludge

Jed W. Fahey, Jason A. Caplan

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Abstract

A rapid, inexpensive and sensitive technique has been developed for monitoring protein degradation in activated sludge. Spectrophotometric measurement of an enzymatically released dye was made within 5 h. The sensitivity of this technique was demonstrated by measuring the effects of HgCl2 (an anti-microbial agent) on protein degradation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)67-73
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1981
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • activated sludge Azocoll®
  • protein degradation spectrophotometry toxicity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Pollution

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