Phenol degradation by free and immobilized bacterial consortia isolated from crude oil contaminated sites of assam india

Abstract

Rapid industrialization and development of nations around the world have increased the demand for exploring energy resources Majority of the world 8482 s energy demand still heavily rely on fossil fuels primarily petroleum and petroleum products Phenolic compounds are amongst the most noxious derivatives of crude oil and their removal from wastewaters is imperative before releasing into the environment The thesis focuses on isolation of bacterial cultures which are capable of tolerating and deg...