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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
- 1Artificial
- 1Byproduct
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- 1Indicator
- 1Precursor
- 1Structure–toxicity relationship analysis
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Investigating Relationships Between Artificial Sweeteners and Water Quality: Waste Impact Indicators and Disinfection Byproduct Precursors
DownloadFall 2020
Artificial sweeteners (ASs) are highly stable, man-made sugar alternatives used in many low and no-calorie foods and beverages. The massive consumption of ASs by the general population has resulted in their wide occurrence in waste and environmental waters. Wastewater treatment is not designed to...
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Fall 2017
Drinking water disinfection effectively kills pathogens and prevents waterborne diseases, but it also generates a large number of water disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Epidemiological studies have consistently linked long-term consumption of chlorinated water with an increased risk of developing...