Oil cleanup agents do not impede natural biodegradation, research reveals

Oil cleanup agents do not impede natural biodegradation

Biodegradation is an important natural process during oil spill cleanup. A new study revealed that using spill treating agents does not negatively impact naturally occurring biodegradation.

Oil cleanup agents do not impede natural biodegradation, research reveals

Using spill-treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study. The research, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, provides information that will be useful in future oil spills.

Genomic and Biodegradation Potential of Bacillus altitudinis DG4 for Naphthalene Removal from Contaminated Environments

Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination presents significant environmental challenges, requiring effective bioremediation solutions. Methods: Bacillus altitudinisDG4, isolated from the Damanganga River in Vapi, India, was inve...