Biodegradation of Crude Oil and Biodegradation of Surfactants

Koh, Lai Mun; Khor, Sook Mei

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09710-2_65

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“…Such pathways usually involve the activation of oxygenases, which include mono-oxygenates and dioxygenases, and these oxygenases begin the breakdown of complex hydrocarbons into simpler intermediates that are further broken down by other central metabolic pathways. Anaerobic microbes like sulfate-reducing bacteria, methanogens, and acetogens utilise a variety of reaction enzymes and metabolic pathways to carry out successive hydrocarbon breakdowns under oxygen-deficient conditions (Koh, L. M., et al, 2023). These converging pathways include fermentative processes, syntrophic associations, and the production of methane, hydrogen, or some other reduced compound as a metabolic by-product (Medić, A.…”

Section: Aerobic and Anaerobic Degradation Pathwaysmentioning

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Petroleum Hydrocarbons Biodegradation Uncovering the Variety and Capabilities of Oil-Oxidizing Microbes

Hassand,

Omirbekova,

Baseer

et al. 2024

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The biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons is a valuable process used to reduce the ecological influences of oil spills and pollution. This comprehensive review immerses readers in the sophisticated universe of oil-oxidizing organisms, the diversity and functionality of which are unveiled. By examining different bacterial groups, such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungi, archaea, and algae, the study shows enzymatic and metabolic processes exploited during biodegradation. Environmental factors, substrate characteristics, and microbial interactions are the main determinants that contribute to the good performance of the biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons. The effectiveness of various biotechnological strategies like in-situ and ex-situ bioremediation, bioaugmentation, and bio stimulation is being tested to determine their ability to embrace the microbial capabilities for environmental restoration.

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Section: Aerobic and Anaerobic Degradation Pathwaysmentioning

confidence: 99%

Petroleum Hydrocarbons Biodegradation Uncovering the Variety and Capabilities of Oil-Oxidizing Microbes

Hassand,

Omirbekova,

Baseer

et al. 2024

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“…Ultimate biodegradation can be influenced by a myriad of factors including structural features of the polymer, specifically, carbon chain length, functional group variation and charge density. 116 To further add complexity to the challenge of predicting polymer biodegradation, the impact of the end-of-life environment of the material can be profound, with large differences in degradation kinetics for some polymers depending on the enviromment. 117 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), for instance, is recognised to degrade rapidly under aerobic composting conditions but solid samples of PLA incubated in seawater display little to no degradation over timescales of over one year.…”

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Designing biodegradable alternatives to commodity polymers

Fiandra,

Shaw,

Starck

et al. 2023

Chem. Soc. Rev.

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Proteomics Monitoring of Microbes During Biodegradation of Environmental Contaminants

Merhi,

Abdulkarim,

Piliposyan

et al. 2024

Microbial Bioremediation and Multiomics Technologies for Sustainable Development

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Biodegradation is the process of breaking down complex organic compounds into byproducts, such as carbon dioxide and water. With the utilization of microorganisms, biodegradation could be employed as an effective technique to remove the organic compounds found in the environment as pollutants. This process occurs due to the presence of protein in the microorganisms through the steps of biodeterioration, biofragmentation, and assimilation. To gain an understanding of the process occurring and the proteins in these microbes responsible for biodegradation, a tool called proteomics is utilized. Proteomics is the comprehensive analysis of proteomes found in organisms, such as microbes, and the understanding of their functions and structures. Mass spectrometry is a vital technique used in proteomics through which these proteins are identified and characterized. This chapter aims to demonstrate how proteomics can help in monitoring microbes during biodegradation. The stages of biodegradation will be mentioned along with the method of proteomic analysis and the different technologies used in the different stages such as mass spectrometry will be discussed. Through proteomics, the optimum environmental conditions can be specified as well to enhance the biodegradation process. Furthermore, this chapter discusses how biodegradation and proteomics are applied in industries and the challenges faced while conducting these processes.

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Biodegradation of Crude Oil and Biodegradation of Surfactants

Cited by 3 publications

References 89 publications

Petroleum Hydrocarbons Biodegradation Uncovering the Variety and Capabilities of Oil-Oxidizing Microbes

Petroleum Hydrocarbons Biodegradation Uncovering the Variety and Capabilities of Oil-Oxidizing Microbes

Designing biodegradable alternatives to commodity polymers

Proteomics Monitoring of Microbes During Biodegradation of Environmental Contaminants

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