Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants in industrial wastewater: A review

Pan Zhang, Zhao Yang You, Ji Sai Chen, Yong Jun Sun, Lu Guang Zhang, Qian Hua Xia

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Abstract

This review highlights the mechanism of biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon and discusses the influencing factors (biodegradability, nutrients, pH value, temperature and biosurfactants) on the microbial degradation. The recent development of biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon in industrial wastewater has also been summarized. Insufficient aspects of recent research, including the mechanism of biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon, the enzyme systems that degrade pollutants and applications for genetically engineered microorganisms, have also been mentioned. Additionally, further development on the treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon in industrial wastewater has been prospected.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-18 and 20
JournalXiandai Huagong/Modern Chemical Industry
Volume36
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • Biodegradation
  • Industrial wastewater
  • Petroleum hydrocarbon

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