Biodegradation rates of components of petroleum
- 1 August 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Microbiology
- Vol. 22 (8) , 1209-1213
- https://doi.org/10.1139/m76-179
Abstract
Rates of microbial biodegradation of components of South Louisiana crude oil were determined by computer analysis of data obtained from computerized mass spectrometry. Total residue of the oil decreased exponentially with time, with maximum decrease noted at logarithmic phase, whereas asphaltenes and resins increased at the logarithmic phase of growth. Saturates decreased continuously during growth. Microbial degradation of components of crude oil was concluded to be a dynamic process.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: