Robert C. Borden

Works (50)

Updated: March 10th, 2025 12:14

2021 article

Evaluating the impact of back diffusion on groundwater cleanup time

Borden, R. C., & Cha, K. Y. (2021, September 21). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: R. Borden n & K. Cha*

author keywords: Back diffusion; Cleanup time; Sensitivity; Parameters; Damkohler
MeSH headings : Diffusion; Groundwater; Models, Theoretical; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis; Water Wells
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
TL;DR: This work identifies the aquifer and contaminant characteristics that have the greatest influence on the time (TOoM) after complete source removal for contaminant concentrations to decline by 1, 2 and 3 Orders ofMagnitude (T1, T2 and T3). (via Semantic Scholar)
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2020 article

A Physically Based Approach for Estimating Hydraulic Conductivity from HPT Pressure and Flowrate

Borden, R. C., Cha, K. Y., & Liu, G. (2020, August 28). Ground Water.

By: R. Borden n, K. Cha* & G. Liu*

MeSH headings : Electric Conductivity; Groundwater; Water; Water Movements; Water Wells
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
TL;DR: Prior numerical modeling results are used to develop a relationship between probe advance rate V, probe diameter D, water injection rate Q, corrected pressure Pc, and hydraulic conductivity K and this equation provides a physically based approach for generating hydraulic Conductivity profiles with HPT tooling. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 21, 2020

2018 article

Stochastic cost-optimization and risk assessment of in situ chemical oxidation for dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) source remediation

Kim, U., Parker, J. C., & Borden, R. C. (2018, December 1). Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment.

By: U. Kim *, J. Parker * & R. Borden n

author keywords: Stochastic optimization; In situ chemical oxidation; Risk assessment; DNAPL source remediation; Uncertainty analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping; Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
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Added: February 18, 2019

2017 journal article

Laboratory column evaluation of high explosives attenuation in grenade range soils

Journal of Environmental Quality, 46(5), 968–974.

By: J. Won & R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Natural and enhanced attenuation of explosives on a hand grenade range

Journal of Environmental Quality, 46(5), 961–967.

By: R. Borden, J. Won & B. Yuncu

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Impact of glycerin and lignosulfonate on biodegradation of high explosives in soil

Won, J., & Borden, R. C. (2016, September 9). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: J. Won n & R. Borden n

author keywords: High explosives; TNT; RDX; HMX; Biodegradation
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental / drug effects; Explosive Agents / metabolism; Glycerol / pharmacology; Lignin / analogs & derivatives; Lignin / pharmacology; Models, Theoretical; Oxygen Consumption / drug effects; Soil / chemistry; Soil Pollutants / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications; Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
TL;DR: Glycerin and lignosulfonate can be potentially used to stimulate RDX and HMX biodegradation by increasing oxygen consumption rates in soil, and Mathematical model simulations indicate that oxygen consumption Rates can be achieved with reasonable amendment loading rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Statistical Analysis of Secondary Water Quality Impacts from Enhanced Reductive Bioremediation

Tillotson, J. M., & Borden, R. C. (2015, October 15). Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation.

By: J. Tillotson* & R. Borden*

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
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2014 article

Perchlorate natural attenuation in a riparian zone

Borden, R. C., Knox, S. L., Lieberman, M. T., & Ogles, D. (2014, May 20). Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A.

By: R. Borden n, S. Knox, M. Lieberman & D. Ogles*

author keywords: Perchlorate; littoral zone; natural attenuation; qPCR
MeSH headings : Bacteria / metabolism; Biodegradation, Environmental; Environmental Monitoring; Groundwater / analysis; Groundwater / microbiology; Perchlorates / analysis; Perchlorates / metabolism; Water Movements; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Chemical Analysis and Environmental Impact; Water Treatment and Disinfection; Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
TL;DR: Perchlorate concentrations in the source area are expected to meet cleanup criteria in 11 to 27 years without active remedial measures, and there was a rapid perchlorate attenuation in organic rich littoral zone, and qPCR results show large increases in per chlorate degraders in the littoran zone. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination of Tetrachloroethene Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid with EVO and Mg(OH)2

Hiortdahl, K. M., & Borden, R. C. (2013, December 11). Environmental Science & Technology.

By: K. Hiortdahl n & R. Borden n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Emulsions; Halogenation; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Magnesium Hydroxide / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction; Plant Oils / chemistry; Solubility; Tetrachloroethylene / analysis; Tetrachloroethylene / chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental remediation with nanomaterials; Water Treatment and Disinfection; Chemical Analysis and Environmental Impact
TL;DR: Flushing emulsified vegetable oil, colloidal Mg(OH)2 buffer, and a bioaugmentation culture through a zone containing neat tetrachloroethene (PCE) was effective in reducing contaminant toxicity, limiting pH declines, and accelerating bioenhanced dissolution of the DNAPL. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Power earth auger modification for waste extraction from pit latrines

Rogers, T. W., Reyes, F. L., Beckwith, W. J., & Borden, R. C. (2013, October 21). Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, Vol. 4, p. 72.

By: T. Rogers n, F. Reyes n , W. Beckwith n & R. Borden n

Contributors: T. Rogers n, F. de los Reyes III n , W. Beckwith n & R. Borden n

author keywords: auger; pit emptying; portable
topics (OpenAlex): Mining Techniques and Economics
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Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Waste Glycerol Addition to Reduce AMD Production in Unsaturated Mine Tailings

Behrooz, M., & Borden, R. C. (2012, April 25). Mine Water and the Environment.

By: M. Behrooz n & R. Borden n

author keywords: Acid mine drainage; Tailings; Waste glycerol; Organic amendments
topics (OpenAlex): Mine drainage and remediation techniques; Tailings Management and Properties; Groundwater flow and contamination studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Impact of injection system design on ISCO performance with permanganate — mathematical modeling results

Cha, K. Y., & Borden, R. C. (2011, October 24). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: K. Cha n & R. Borden*

author keywords: In situ chemical oxidation; ISCO; Permanganate; Models; Heterogeneity; Treatment efficiency
MeSH headings : Computer Simulation; Environmental Restoration and Remediation / methods; Groundwater / chemistry; Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / chemistry; Models, Theoretical; Oxidation-Reduction; Potassium Permanganate / chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Environmental remediation with nanomaterials; Landfill Environmental Impact Studies
TL;DR: Simulation results indicate that the mass of permanganate and volume of water injected has the greatest impact on aquifer contact efficiency and contaminant treatment efficiency. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2011 article

Kinetics of Permanganate Consumption by Natural Oxidant Demand in Aquifer Solids

Cha, K. Y., Crimi, M., Urynowicz, M. A., & Borden, R. C. (2011, November 21). Environmental Engineering Science.

By: K. Cha n, M. Crimi *, M. Urynowicz* & R. Borden n

author keywords: in situ chemical oxidation; ISCO; kinetics; models; natural oxidant demand; NOD; permanganate
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental remediation with nanomaterials; Advanced oxidation water treatment; Arsenic contamination and mitigation
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2011 article

Physical, Hydrologic, and Aqueous Chemical Characterization of the Ore Knob Tailings Pile (Ashe County, North Carolina, USA)

Behrooz, M., & Borden, R. C. (2011, November 21). Mine Water and the Environment.

By: M. Behrooz n & R. Borden n

author keywords: Acid mine drainage; Hydrology; Ore Knob Mine; Particle size
topics (OpenAlex): Mine drainage and remediation techniques; Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Tailings Management and Properties
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Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Energy Efficiency and Rod Length Effect in Standard Penetration Test Hammers

Valiquette, M., Robinson, B., & Borden, R. H. (2010, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: M. Valiquette*, B. Robinson n & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures; Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics; Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
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Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Fractionation of stable isotopes in perchlorate and nitrate during in situ biodegradation in a sandy aquifer

Hatzinger, P. B., Böhlke, J. K., Sturchio, N. C., Gu, B., Heraty, L. J., & Borden, R. C. (2009, March 2). Environmental Chemistry.

By: P. Hatzinger, J. Böhlke *, N. Sturchio *, B. Gu *, L. Heraty * & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Chemical Analysis and Environmental Impact; Water Treatment and Disinfection; Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
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2008 article

Numerical Modeling of Emulsified Oil Distribution in Heterogeneous Aquifers

Clayton, M. H., & Borden, R. C. (2008, December 31). Ground Water.

By: M. Clayton n & R. Borden n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Emulsions / analysis; Models, Theoretical; Oils / analysis; Water Purification / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques; CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
TL;DR: The impact of injection conditions on emulsion distribution in a three-dimensional heterogeneous aquifer is examined using MODFLOW and RT3D and regression equations are developed relating dimensionless scaling factors to expected contact efficiency for area treatment and barriers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2007 article

Concurrent bioremediation of perchlorate and 1,1,1-trichloroethane in an emulsified oil barrier

Borden, R. C. (2007, June 16). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: R. Borden n

author keywords: anaerobic; bioremediation; edible oil; soybean oil; emulsion; perchlorate; trichloroethane
MeSH headings : Anaerobiosis; Biodegradation, Environmental; Emulsions / chemistry; Perchlorates / isolation & purification; Perchlorates / metabolism; Plant Oils / chemistry; Soil Pollutants / isolation & purification; Soil Pollutants / metabolism; Soybean Oil / chemistry; Time Factors; Trichloroethanes / isolation & purification; Trichloroethanes / metabolism; Water Pollutants, Chemical / isolation & purification; Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism; Water Purification / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Chemical Analysis and Environmental Impact; Water Treatment and Disinfection; Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
TL;DR: A detailed field pilot test was conducted to evaluate the use of edible oil emulsions for enhanced in situ biodegradation of perchlorate and chlorinated solvents in groundwater with results indicating strongly reducing conditions in the oil-treated zone. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2007 article

Effective distribution of emulsified edible oil for enhanced anaerobic bioremediation

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Source: NC State University Libraries
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2006 article

Enhanced reductive dechlorination in columns treated with edible oil emulsion

Long, C. M., & Borden, R. C. (2006, June 22). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: C. Long n & R. Borden n

author keywords: vegetable oil; emulsion; bioremediation; reductive dechlorination
MeSH headings : Carbon / chemistry; Chlorine / chemistry; Chlorine / isolation & purification; Emulsions / chemistry; Ethylenes / chemistry; Food; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Oxidation-Reduction; Permeability; Soybean Oil / chemistry; Substrate Specificity; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Environmental remediation with nanomaterials; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
TL;DR: The lower biodegradation rates in the emulsion treated columns compared to the soluble substrate column suggest that emulsified oil barriers may require a somewhat longer contact time for effective treatment, and partitioning of PCE to the retained oil substantially delayed PCE breakthrough. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 article

Transport of Edible Oil Emulsions in Clayey Sands: 3D Sandbox Results and Model Validation

Jung, Y., Coulibaly, K. M., & Borden, R. C. (2006, April 17). Journal of Hydrologic Engineering.

By: Y. Jung n, K. Coulibaly n & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
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2006 article

Transport of Edible Oil Emulsions in Clayey Sands: One-Dimensional Column Results and Model Development

Coulibaly, K. M., Long, C. M., & Borden, R. C. (2006, April 17). Journal of Hydrologic Engineering.

By: K. Coulibaly n, C. Long n & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Fecal contamination and water quality; Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Biodegradation of 1,4-Dioxane Using Trickling Filter

Zenker, M. J., Borden, R. C., & Barlaz, M. A. (2004, August 17). Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol. 130, pp. 926–931.

By: M. Zenker, R. Borden n & M. Barlaz n 

topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
TL;DR: The ability to treat groundwater contaminated with low concentrations of ethers in attached growth reactors is demonstrated, with the model somewhat over predicted 1,4-dioxane removal. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2004 article

Impact of edible oil injection on the permeability of aquifer sands

Coulibaly, K. M., & Borden, R. C. (2004, March 20). Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

By: K. Coulibaly n & R. Borden n

author keywords: edible oil; anaerobic bioremediation; emulsion; permeability
MeSH headings : Aluminum Silicates; Bacteria, Anaerobic; Clay; Emulsions; Environmental Monitoring; Permeability; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Soybean Oil; Water Pollutants / analysis; Water Supply
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques; Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
TL;DR: Examination of the distribution of soybean oil in representative aquifer sediments as non-aqueous phase liquid oil (NAPL oil) or as an oil-in-water emulsion finds oil retention and associated permeability loss increased with sediment clay content and with the ratio of droplet size to pore size. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Occurrence and Treatment of 1,4-Dioxane in Aqueous Environments

Zenker, M. J., Borden, R. C., & Barlaz, M. A. (2003, September 1). Environmental Engineering Science, Vol. 20, pp. 423–432.

By: M. Zenker, R. Borden* & M. Barlaz* 

author keywords: 1,4-dioxane; ethers; biodegradation; remediation; occurrence
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact; Advanced oxidation water treatment
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Chlorinated solvent cleanup with edible oils

Pollution Engineering, 34(10), 16–19.

By: B. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

Critical Evaluation of Factors Required To Terminate the Postclosure Monitoring Period at Solid Waste Landfills

Barlaz, M. A., Rooker, A. P., Kjeldsen, P., Gabr, M. A., & Borden, R. C. (2002, July 13). Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 36, pp. 3457–3464.

By: M. Barlaz n , A. Rooker n, P. Kjeldsen  n, M. Gabr n  & R. Borden n

MeSH headings : Environmental Monitoring / standards; Guideline Adherence; Odorants; Oxidants, Photochemical / analysis; Ozone / analysis; Refuse Disposal; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Volatilization; Water Movements; Water Pollutants / analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Landfill Environmental Impact Studies; Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Electrokinetic Soil Remediation Techniques
TL;DR: The objectives of this paper are to identify and evaluate parameters that can be used to define the end of the postclosure monitoring period and to present a conceptual framework for an investigation of whether post closure monitoring can be terminated at a landfill. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2002 article

MTBE and aromatic hydrocarbons in North Carolina stormwater runoff

Borden, R. C., Black, D. C., & McBlief, K. V. (2002, June 1). Environmental Pollution.

By: R. Borden n, D. Black n & K. McBlief n

author keywords: MTBE; BTEX; stormwater; runoff; oxygenates
MeSH headings : Carcinogens / analysis; Environmental Monitoring; Guidelines as Topic; Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / analysis; Methyl Ethers / analysis; North Carolina; Rain; Seasons; Water Movements; Water Supply
topics (OpenAlex): Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact; Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
TL;DR: A total of 249 stormwater samples were collected from 46 different sampling locations in North Carolina and analyzed to identify land use types where fuel oxygenates and aromatic hydrocarbons may be present in higher concentrations and at greater frequency. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2002 article

Modeling Cometabolism of Cyclic Ethers

Zenker, M. J., Borden, R. C., & Barlaz, M. A. (2002, July 1). Environmental Engineering Science, Vol. 19, pp. 215–228.

By: M. Zenker n, R. Borden n & M. Barlaz n 

author keywords: 1,4-dioxane; cometabolism; kinetics; tetrahydrofuran; ethers; biodegradation
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact; Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
TL;DR: The biodegradation kinetics of a mixed culture with the ability to cometabolically degrade 1,4-dioxane in the presence of tetrahydrofuran were studied using a previously published model. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2001 article

Effects of subsurface heterogeneity on natural bioremediation at a gasoline spill site

Kao, C. M., Kota, S., Ress, B., Barlaz, M. A., & Borden, R. C. (2001, March 1). Water Science & Technology, Vol. 43, pp. 341–348.

By: C. Kao *, S. Kota n, B. Ress n, M. Barlaz n  & R. Borden n

author keywords: natural bioremediation; multilevel sampler; heterogeneity; aqueous geochemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping; Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
TL;DR: Groundwater analytical results indicate that iron reduction was the dominant biodegradation process within this test cell, and suggest that using blended sediments forBiodegradation rate measurements may provide misleading results. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2000 article

Mineralization of 1,4-dioxane in the presence of a structural analog

Zenker, M. J., Borden, R. C., & Barlaz, M. A. (2000, July 1). Biodegradation, Vol. 11, pp. 239–246.

By: M. Zenker n, R. Borden n & M. Barlaz n 

author keywords: 1,4-dioxane; biodegradation; cometabolism; ethers; tetrahydrofuran
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Dioxanes / chemistry; Dioxanes / metabolism; Furans / chemistry; Furans / metabolism; Geologic Sediments; Minerals / metabolism; Soil
topics (OpenAlex): Tardigrade Biology and Ecology; Planetary Science and Exploration; Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
TL;DR: A mixed culture with the ability to aerobically biodegrade 1,4-dioxane in the presence of tetrahydrofuran (THF) was enriched from a 1, 4- dioxane contaminated aquifer, finding activity is interesting since the non-growth substrate is mineralized, yet only minimally assimilated into biomass. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1999 article

Influence of protozoan grazing on contaminant biodegradation

Kota, S., Borden, R. C., & Barlaz, M. A. (1999, June 1). FEMS Microbiology Ecology, Vol. 29, pp. 179–189.

By: S. Kota n, R. Borden n & M. Barlaz n 

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced oxidation water treatment; Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology; Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
TL;DR: It was suggested that Predator–prey biomass ratios suggested that protozoan grazing might be influencing bacterial populations, but predation was not a significant control on anaerobic benzaldehyde biotransformation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1998 article

Effect of In-Lake Water Quality on Pollutant Removal in Two Ponds

Borden, R. C., Dorn, J. L., Stillman, J. B., & Liehr, S. K. (1998, August 1). Journal of Environmental Engineering.

By: R. Borden n, J. Dorn, J. Stillman* & S. Liehr n

topics (OpenAlex): Water Quality and Pollution Assessment; Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
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1998 report

Effect of in-lake processes on pollutant removal in water quality ponds

In Report (Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina). Raleigh, NC: University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

By: R. Borden

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1998 conference paper

Significance of protozoan grazing on the intrinsic bioremediation of gasoline contaminated aquifers

1998 Spring Meeting, American Geophysical Union, Boston, MA, May 26-29, 1998, (1998 May).

By: S. Kota, M. Barlaz  & R. Borden

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1997 article

Anaerobic Biodegradation of Alkylbenzenes in Laboratory Microcosms Representing Ambient Conditions

Hunt, M. J., Shafer, M. B., Barlaz, M. A., & Borden, R. C. (1997, March 1). Bioremediation Journal, Vol. 1, pp. 53–64.

By: M. Hunt n, M. Shafer n, M. Barlaz n  & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics; Groundwater flow and contamination studies
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1997 journal article

Benzaldehyde degradation under mixed iron reducing / fermentative conditions

Eos (Richmond, Va.), 78(17), S121.

By: S. Kota, M. Barlaz  & R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
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1997 article

Control of BTEX Migration Using a Biologically Enhanced Permeable Barrier

Borden, R. C., Goin, R. T., & Kao, C. M. (1997, February 1). Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation.

By: R. Borden n, R. Goin* & C. Kao  n

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis; CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
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1997 article

Enhanced TEX Biodegradation in Nutrient Briquet-Peat Barrier System

Kao, C.-M., & Borden, R. C. (1997, January 1). Journal of Environmental Engineering.

By: C. Kao * & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
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1997 conference paper

Environmental research brief

Anaerobic biodegradation of BTEX in aquifer material, 9. Ada, OK: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory.

By: R. Borden, M. Hunt, M. Shafer & M. Barlaz 

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1997 report

Evaluation of wet ponds for protection of public water supplies

In Report (Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina). Raleigh, NC: University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

By: R. Borden, J. Dorn, J. Stillman & S. Liehr

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1997 report

Factors limiting intrinsic bioremediation of gasoline-contaminated aquifers

In Report (Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina). Raleigh, NC: University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

By: S. Kota, M. Hunt, M. Barlaz  & R. Borden

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1997 conference paper

Field studies of BTEX and MTBE intrinsic bioremediation

Field studies of BTEX and MTBE intrinsic bioremediation (API publication; no. 4654), 4654, 198. American Petroleum Institute.

Richard Anthony Daniel; Robert Borden

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1997 article

Intrinsic biodegradation of MTBE and BTEX in a gasoline‐contaminated aquifer

Borden, R. C., Daniel, R. A., LeBrun, L. E., & Davis, C. W. (1997, May 1). Water Resources Research.

By: R. Borden*, R. Daniel*, L. LeBrun & C. Davis

topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact; Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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1997 report

Intrinsic bioremediation of gasoline-contaminated aquifers: Biodegradation rate measurement and microbial ecology

In Report (Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina) (p. 63). Raleigh, NC: University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

By: S. Kota, M. Hunt, M. Barlaz  & R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
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1997 journal article

Microbial and geochemical heterogeneity in gasoline contaminated aquifers undergoing intrinsic bioremediation

Eos (Richmond, Va.), 78(17), S159.

By: B. Ress, S. Kota, J. Kao, M. Barlaz  & R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Natural attenuation of MTBE and BTEX: How do you accurately predict downgradient transport?

Eos (Richmond, Va.), 78(17), S127.

By: R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 article

Site‐Specific Variability in BTEX Biodegradation Under Denitrifying Conditions

Kao, C. M., & Borden, R. C. (1997, March 1). Ground Water.

By: C. Kao & R. Borden n

topics (OpenAlex): Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants; Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal; Landfill Environmental Impact Studies
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 6, 2018

1997 conference paper

Spatial variability in intrinsic bioremediation rates: Effect on contaminant transport

In Situ and On Site Bioremediation: Papers from the Fourth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, New Orleans, April 28-May 1, 1997, 1, 29–34. Columbus: Battelle Press.

By: R. Daniel & R. Borden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1992 article

Evaluation of groundwater extraction for remediation of petroleum‐contaminated aquifers

Borden, R. C., & Kao, C. M. (1992, January 1). Water Environment Research.

By: R. Borden* & C. Kao

author keywords: CONTAMINATION; GROUNDWATER; MODELING; MULTIPHASE; PETROLEUM; REMEDIATION
topics (OpenAlex): Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques; CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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