“…The formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) is a potential threat that cannot be ignored in ballast water treatment; such by-products are a kind of carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic pollutant and have potential impacts on the marine ecosystem. 16–21 Chlorine is a chemical oxidant that can react with natural organic materials (NOMs) in ballast water and result in the formation of DBPs during oxidative water treatment. 22 There are abundant and complex NOMs in natural seawater, such as carbohydrates, proteins, organic acid and living organisms, which are the main precursors of DBPs.…”
Halogenated disinfection by-products (DBPs) from ballast water treatment have attracted more attention owing to their potential threats to marine ecosystems. Chlorination is widely used in ballast water treatment, in which...
“…The formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) is a potential threat that cannot be ignored in ballast water treatment; such by-products are a kind of carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic pollutant and have potential impacts on the marine ecosystem. 16–21 Chlorine is a chemical oxidant that can react with natural organic materials (NOMs) in ballast water and result in the formation of DBPs during oxidative water treatment. 22 There are abundant and complex NOMs in natural seawater, such as carbohydrates, proteins, organic acid and living organisms, which are the main precursors of DBPs.…”
Halogenated disinfection by-products (DBPs) from ballast water treatment have attracted more attention owing to their potential threats to marine ecosystems. Chlorination is widely used in ballast water treatment, in which...
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