Open AccessAn underappreciated DIET for anaerobic petroleum hydrocarbon‐degrading microbial communities
Author(s) -
Aulenta Federico,
Tucci Matteo,
Cruz Viggi Carolina,
Dolfing Jan,
Head Ian M.,
Rotaru AmeliaElena
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.13654
Subject(s) - bioremediation , petroleum , anaerobic exercise , hydrocarbon , environmental chemistry , biodegradation , environmental science , chemistry , biochemical engineering , waste management , contamination , biology , ecology , organic chemistry , engineering , physiology
Direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) via electrically conductive minerals can play a role in the anaerobic oxidation of petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated sites and can be exploited for the development of new, more effective bioremediation approaches.