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Biostimulation strategies for fresh and chronically polluted marine environments with petroleum hydrocarbons
Author(s) -
Nikolopoulou Maria,
Kalogerakis Nicolas
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.2182
Subject(s) - biostimulation , bioremediation , environmental science , petroleum , nutrient , waste management , oil spill , environmental chemistry , petroleum engineering , environmental engineering , contamination , ecology , chemistry , geology , engineering , biology , organic chemistry
Stimulation of indigenous degraders with suitable nutrients can significantly enhance bioremediation rates of marine environments polluted with petroleum hydrocarbons. Biostimulation is emerging as the best strategy for combating oil spills following first response actions. This mini review is focused on the conditions under which biostimulation leads to increased effectiveness and strategies for successful biostimulation to fresh and chronically polluted sites are suggested. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry