The petroleum industry's development has been supported by the demand for petroleum
and its by-products. During extraction and transportation, however, oil will leak into the soil …

Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic chemical compounds (ie, having both hydrophobic
and hydrophilic domains) that form an indispensable component in almost every sector of …

Decontamination of oil spills from coastal wetland soils requires a delicate approach. A
microcosm study was carried out to investigate the impact of integrated application of …

Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination is widespread and has easily accumulated in various
ecosystems due to hydrophobicity and limited bioavailability. Until now, the primary …

The contamination of water with hydrocarbons resulting from oil exploration and production
highlights the need for efficient and environmentally friendly technology to mitigate this form …

There is no doubt that several soil remediation methods have been applied in removing oil
contaminants in the soil. Selecting an appropriate method is critical for effective cleanup of a …

In the present study, a biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa SR17 was
utilized to evaluate its efficiency in enhancement of bioremediation of oil contaminated soil …

Bacteria able to produce biosurfactants can use petroleum-based hydrocarbons as a carbon
source. Herein, four biosurfactant-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, isolated …

The increasing influence of human activity and industrialization has adversely impacted the
environment via pollution with organic contaminants, which are minimally soluble in water …

The widespread existence of hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) in soil and water
poses a potential health hazard to human, such as skin diseases, heart diseases …