Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Marine and
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Biodegradation of Petroleum
Hydrocarbons in Marine and
Freshwater Environments
RYAN JENNINGS
Introduction
Purpose: to review the process and applications of
biodegradation
Influencing factors (chemical, temperature,
nutrients)
Methods of biodegradation
Chemical Composition
Has the most significant effect on biodegradability
Four ranks of susceptibility (linear
alkanes>branched alkanes>small aromatics>cyclic
alkanes)
Linear – methane, propane
Branched – iso, neopentane
Aromatics - benzene
Cyclic - cyclopropane
Temperature
Controls pollutant chemistry and bacterial growth
rate
Can take place over wide range of temperatures
(correlates directly)
Most effective in fresh water between 20-30°C
Nutrients
Nitrogen, phosphorous, and iron play a vital role
Especially important in freshwater
Overabundance can hinder biodegradation rate
(Chaineau)
Methods - Bioaugmentation
The introduction of cultured microorganisms into an
environment in which they are capable of
biodegrading and mineralizing contaminants.
Used when the contaminated site lacks microbes
with the catabolic potential or to supplement the
indigenous microbes
Enlarges gene pool for more genetic variation and
faster reproduction (increased biodegradation rate)
Methods - Biostimulation
The addition of rate limiting nutrients such as
phosphorus, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon
Used when capable microbes are present, but lack
nutrients needed to sustain
Both bacteria and nutrients introduced through
injection wells, slurry walls, or trenches
Conclusion
Biodegradation of hydrocarbons is a complex process
that relies on the nature of the hydrocarbon, and the
environment
Main problem with this method is the lack of
knowledge on proper bacterial strain use
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