TABLE 2.
Biodegradation of aniline in the modified CO2 evolution test and the online CO2 evolution testa
| CO2 evolution test | Mean degree of biodegradation (%)b | Mean μmax (day−1)b | Lag period (days)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified | 86 (12.0) | 2.4 (15.0) | 3.8 (16.0) |
| Online | 75 (14.1) | 2.6 (18.0) | 3.4 (18.0) |
The test period was 28 days. The numbers of tests performed were 51 for the modified CO2 evolution test and 13 for the online CO2 evolution test.
Coefficients of variation (percent) are indicated in parentheses.