Research Keyword: hydrocarbon degradation

Revealing the composition of bacterial communities in various oil-contaminated soils and investigating their intrinsic traits in hydrocarbon degradation

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This study examined bacterial communities in oil-contaminated soils from Iranian oil fields. The research found that crude oil pollution dramatically changed which bacteria thrived in the soil, favoring hardy species like Bacillus that can break down hydrocarbons. These adapted bacteria showed enhanced ability to degrade oil through specific enzymes, suggesting they could be useful for cleaning up oil-polluted areas in salty environments.

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Exploring the Potential and Evaluating Hydrocarbon Degradation by Novel Antarctic Dietzia and Pusillimonas Isolates From a Pristine Environment

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Scientists discovered two types of bacteria living in an Antarctic pond that can break down crude oil and petroleum contamination. These bacteria can survive in very cold conditions and harsh environments. Testing showed they could degrade about 79% of crude oil in laboratory conditions and improved cleanup processes in contaminated soil samples. This research suggests these Antarctic bacteria could be useful tools for cleaning up oil-polluted sites, especially in cold regions of the world.

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Isolation and characterization of thermotolerant hydrocarbon degrading bacteria which sustained the activity at extreme salinity and high osmotic conditions

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Scientists isolated two special bacteria from highly polluted oil fields in Iran that can degrade diesel and survive in extreme conditions. These bacteria tolerate very salty soils, high temperatures up to 50°C, and drought stress that would kill ordinary bacteria. This discovery is important because oil-contaminated areas often have these harsh conditions, and using these adapted bacteria could help clean up oil spills in difficult environments like Middle Eastern oil fields.

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