Microbial decomposition of mineral oil

Article No: P4100900

Some microorganisms living in soil and water are capable of utilizing mineral oil compounds as carbon and energy sources. They break down these compounds to produce carbon dioxide and water, thereby decomposing mineral oil. Particularly mycobacteria, corynebacteria and proactomycetes are able to decompose mineral oil.

Key Features

The experiment shows how to clean soil contaminated by oil in a environmentally friendly way
Microbiology experiment which can be performed under non-sterile conditions
Experiment to grow mineral-oil degrading microorganisms in small scale
Particularly educational in countries with mineral oil industry

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