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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 22, No. 2, 2018, pp. 224-227
Bioline Code: ja18040
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 22, No. 2, 2018, pp. 224-227

 en Assessment of Indigenous Bacteria from Biodiesel Effluents Contaminated Site
OSARUMWENSE, JO & IGIEBOR, FA

Abstract

This study was conducted in order to identify indigenous microorganisms which have the capability to degrade biodiesel contaminated sites. Bacterial isolates were identified on the basis of morphological and biochemical characterization in which nine bacteria were isolated from the site, Staphylococcus aureus check for this species in other resources and micrococcus letus check for this species in other resources were found to be hydrocarbon degraders during the degradation test. The efficiency of biodegradation capability of isolates was measured by UV spectroscopy for 14 days wavelength of 600nm. The optimal temperatures at which the biodegradation occurred at 30 – 370C. The result obtained demonstrated the potentials of these isolates in situ and/or ex situ bioremediation.

Keywords
Biodiesel; bioremediation; bacteria; effluent; hydrocarbon

 
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