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Microbial growth on hydrocarbons—some experimental results
Author(s) -
Velankar S. K.,
Barnett S. M.,
Houston C. W.,
Thompson A. R.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
biotechnology and bioengineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1097-0290
pISSN - 0006-3592
DOI - 10.1002/bit.260170209
Subject(s) - hydrocarbon , microorganism , chemistry , micelle , hydrocarbon mixtures , environmental chemistry , chemical engineering , biophysics , bacteria , organic chemistry , biology , aqueous solution , engineering , genetics
A simple mechanism of hydrocarbon uptake by microorganisms is examined. This model considers the presence of micelles of surface active agents as essential for growth of microbial cells on hydrocarbon substrates. Larger hydrocarbon droplets serving as reservoirs may also be present. Experimental results to support the model are presented. The results of others are explained on the basis of this model.