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  • Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) degrade naturally via dechlorination in anaerobic environments.
  • PCB dechlorination pathways are complex, influenced by congener type, microbial communities, and environmental factors.

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  • To develop a novel model for predicting PCB dechlorination pathways and fluxes.
  • To simplify the complex dechlorination process into a stepwise sequence using redox potential variability.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a model calculating redox potential based on Gibbs free energy, PCB concentrations, and environmental conditions.
  • Tracked continuous changes in PCB congener composition during dechlorination.
  • Assessed the model against four published PCB dechlorination datasets.

Main Results:

  • The model accurately predicted dechlorination pathways and fluxes, with simulation errors ranging from 2.67% to 35.1%.
  • Para-dechlorination pathways were identified as dominant in all tested measurements.
  • The model successfully accounted for multi-step dechlorination pathways, including intermediate PCB congeners.

Conclusions:

  • Redox potential serves as a reliable indicator for predicting PCB dechlorination pathways and fluxes.
  • The developed model can predict dechlorination even without prior knowledge of specific dechlorinating bacteria.
  • This approach offers a simplified yet effective method for understanding PCB natural degradation.