Application of Candida sphaerica Biosurfactant for Enhanced Removal of Motor Oil from Contaminated Sand and Seawater

Environmental pollution caused by petroleum and its derivatives, such as diesel fuel, heavy oil, gasoline, fuel residues, mineral oil and engine oil, is an issue of importance regarding both economic development and ecological restoration. Considerable amounts of petroleum products contaminate groun...

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Main Authors: J.M. Luna, B. Lima, M.I. Pinto, P.P.F. Brasileiro, R.D. Rufino, L.A. Sarubbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2017-03-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/2158