Identification of phenanthrene and pyrene degrading bacteria from used engine oil contaminated soil

The purpose of the study was to identify effective bacteria that degrade phenanthrene and pyrene from used engine oil contaminated soil. A total of 93 bacterial isolates were obtained and their degradations were determined. Based on culture-depended technique and tested for in vitro phenanthrene and...

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Main Authors: Darma, Umar Zubairu, Abd Aziz, Nor Azwady, Zulkefli, Syaizwan Zahmir, Mustafa, Muskhazli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IJSER Publications 2016
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/54486/1/Identification%20of%20phenanthrene%20and%20pyrene%20degrading%20bacteria%20from%20used%20engine%20oil%20contaminated%20soil.pdf