Biodegradation of aliphatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in seawater by autochthonous microorganisms

E Pereira, AP Napp, S Allebrandt, R Barbosa… - International …, 2019 - Elsevier
The bioremediation of petroleum spills in marine environments is still a challenge
nowadays, and the technology available towards this goal must be improved. The search for …

Microbial characterization and hydrocarbon biodegradation potential of natural bilge waste microflora

NL Olivera, MG Commendatore… - Journal of Industrial …, 2003 - academic.oup.com
Shipping operations produce oily wastes that must be managed properly to avoid
environmental pollution. The aim of this study was to characterize microorganisms occurring …

Isolation, biodegradation ability and molecular detection of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria in petroleum samples from a Brazilian offshore basin

SP de Vasconcellos, E Crespim, GF da Cruz… - Organic …, 2009 - Elsevier
The detection of microorganisms with potential for biodeterioration and biodegradation in
petroleum fields is of great relevance, since these organisms may be related to a decrease …

Microbial consortia and biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in marine environments

J Paniagua-Michel, BZ Fathepure - Microbial action on hydrocarbons, 2018 - Springer
The pollution of petroleum hydrocarbons in the sea is an increasingly widespread
international problem that threatens the environment and human health. At present, there …

Prospect, isolation, and characterization of microorganisms for potential use in cases of oil bioremediation along the coast of Trindade Island, Brazil

EM Rodrigues, KHM Kalks, MR Tótola - Journal of environmental …, 2015 - Elsevier
In the present study, acrylic coupons with a thin layer of oil on the surface were incubated in
the coastal water of Trindade Island, Brazil, for 60 days. The microorganisms adhered to the …

Bioremediation potential of microorganisms derived from petroleum reservoirs

BM Dellagnezze, GV de Sousa, LL Martins… - Marine pollution …, 2014 - Elsevier
Bacterial strains and metagenomic clones, both obtained from petroleum reservoirs, were
evaluated for petroleum degradation abilities either individually or in pools using seawater …

Biodegradation of mixed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by pure and mixed cultures of biosurfactant producing thermophilic and thermo-tolerant bacteria

GT Mehetre, SG Dastager, MS Dharne - Science of The Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Applicability of thermophilic and thermo-tolerant microorganisms for biodegradation of
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with low water solubility is an interesting strategy …

Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): a sustainable approach

S Srivastava, M Kumar - Sustainable green technologies for …, 2019 - Springer
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are aromatic hydrocarbons having two or more
fused benzene rings. PAH are found in environment from natural as well as anthropogenic …

Comparison of pyrene biodegradation using two types of marine bacterial isolates

I Marzuki, K Nisaa, R Asaf, A Athirah, M Paena… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminants have toxic, carcinogenic, and
mutagenic properties. Screening bacteria from different sources capable of carrying out the …

Bioremediation perspectives and progress in petroleum pollution in the marine environment: a review

MD Hazaimeh, ES Ahmed - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
The marine environment is often affected by petroleum hydrocarbon pollution due to
industrial activities and petroleum accidents. This pollution has recalcitrant and persistent …