Nicotine Derivatives in Wastewater and S
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Buerge, Ignaz J.; Kahle, Maren; Buser, Hans-Rudolf; Müller, Markus D.; Poiger, T
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Article
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2008
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American Chemical Society
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English
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Nicotine is extensively metabolized in the human body to a number of compounds, which may enter natural waters via discharge of domestic wastewater. However, little is known on exposure of and potential effects on the aquatic environment. In this study, two major urinary metabolites, cotinine and 3′