Effective phenanthrene and pyrene biodegradation using Enterobacter sp. MM087 (KT933254) isolated from used engine oil contaminated soil

Phenanthrene and pyrene are low and high molecular weights polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) being classified as priority organic pollutants in the environment. This study was aimed to optimizing PAHs biodegradation conditions and then identifying intermediate metabolites using effective Enter...

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Main Authors: Zubairu Darma Umar, Abd Aziz Nor Azwady, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Mustafa Muskhazli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-09-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110062117300867