H Chauhan, DJ Bagyaraj, G Selvakumar… - Applied Soil …, 2015 - Elsevier
Sustainability in agricultural production has emerged as one of the most significant concerns of present times. Commensurate with the present day aversion to the use of chemical …
Hydrocarbons have been part of the biosphere for millions of years, and a diverse group of prokaryotes has evolved to use them as a source of carbon and energy. To date, the vast …
Phytoremediation using the perennial plant Scirpus grossus has been suggested as an environmentally friendly and economical method for treating contaminated water. In this …
Bioconversion of used automotive engine oil (UEO) into lipase was conducted via submerged fermentation by Burkholderia cenocepacia ST8, as a strategy for value-added …
SY Wang, YC Kuo, A Hong, YM Chang, CM Kao - Chemosphere, 2016 - Elsevier
Lubricant and diesel oil-polluted sites are difficult to remediate because they have less volatile and biodegradable characteristics. The goal of this research was to evaluate the …
J Jasmine, S Mukherji - Journal of environmental management, 2015 - Elsevier
Oily sludge obtained from a refinery in India contained 10–11% oil associated with fine particulates. Along with Fe, Ca and Mg various toxic elements were associated with the …
As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …
Even though petroleum-degrading microorganisms are widely distributed in soil and water, they may not be present in sufficient numbers to achieve contaminant remediation. In such …
An activated sludge treatment was evaluated for its effectiveness in cleaning up a petrochemical wastewater in Iran. For assessing biodegradation potential of activated …